Oxidation number of O in $O_{2} F_{2}$ is :

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Solution

The correct option is A 1
Since fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen and oxidation state of fluorine is -1 in all its compounds. So, oxidation state of oxygen will be +1 as calculated.
- 1 + 1 + 1 - 1
$F - O - O - F$
Oxidation number of O = + 1

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