Q906
Oxygen has (+) oxidation number only in
A.
OF2
AnswerB.
C12O
C.
H2O (2)
D.
N2O
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In case of OF2, oxygen is not the most electronegative element. The fluorine is more electronegative and has an oxidation state of -1. In this case, the oxygen has an oxidation state of +2.