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MHT CET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

What is oxidation number of oxygen in super oxide?

  1. A \(\mathrm{MO}_2\)
  2. B 1
  3. C \(-\frac{1}{2}\)
  4. D \(\frac{1}{2}\)
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(C) \(-\frac{1}{2}\)

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\(\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{MO}_2 \\ & +1+2 \mathrm{x}=0 \\ & \mathrm{x}=-\frac{1}{2}\end{aligned}\)