What is the oxidations state of K in KO2?

1.	What is the oxidations state of K in KO2?
Answer» Let, oxidation state of K = x \(\therefore\) KO₂ Contains superoxide ion i.e., O₂^– X + (-1) = 0 X – 1 = 0 X = +1 \(\therefore\) The oxidation state of K in KO₂ is +1

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Let, oxidation state of K = x

\(\therefore\) KO₂ Contains superoxide ion i.e., O₂^–

X + (-1) = 0

X – 1 = 0

X = +1

\(\therefore\) The oxidation state of K in KO₂ is +1

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