Q. In which of the following oxygen shows$\ -$1 oxidation state?
A) $H_{2}O_{2}$
B) ${CO}_{2}$
C) $H_{2}O$
D) $OF_{2}$
Explanation
(a)
Oxygen shows $- \ \$1 oxidation state in $H_{2}O_{2}.$
$2( + 1) + 2x = 0$
$2x = - 2$
$x = - 1$
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