Calculate the oxidation state of Na in Na2O2.

1.	Calculate the oxidation state of Na in Na2O2.
Answer» Let, the oxidation state of Na = x 2x + 2(-1) = 0 2x – 2 = 0 2x = 2 x = \(\frac{2}{2}\) = 1 ∴ The oxidation state of Na in Na₂O₂ is +1.

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