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What is the oxidation state of K in KO2 ?

sudhanshu , 12 Years ago
Grade 12
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Anjali Ahuja
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This compound is a superoxide. It's made up of K+ and O2-.

The latter has oxygen at the -0.5 or -½ oxidation state.
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Consider the oxidation state of K in this compound be x.
Therefore, 2x + 2(-½) = 0
Or, x = +1
Hence, the oxidation state of K was found to be +1.
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