Find out the oxidation state of sodium in $N a_{2} O_{2}$ .

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Solution

Let the Oxidation state of $N a : x$

In case of peroxides oxidation state of
Oxygen :- $1$

$2 (x) - 2 (1) = 0$
$2 x - 2 = 0$
$2 x = 2$
$x = + 1$

$Final Answer :$

The oxidation state of $N a$ is $+ 1$ .

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