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Oxidation number of oxygen in `F_(2)O` isA. `-1`B. `+1`C. `+2`D. `-2`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Fluorine is the most electronegative element and oxygen is the second one. Hence, in `F_(2)O`, oxygen is the positive element
`x + 2 (-1) = 0`
`rArr x = +2`
Oxidation state of oxygen in `F_(2)O` (or `OF_(2)`) is `+2`


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