Question

Oxidation state of oxygen in $F_{2}O$ is:

• A. $+1$
• B. $-1$
• C. $+2$
• D. $-2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $+2$

In $F_{2}O$, as fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen, fluorine will have a negative charge and oxygen will have a positive charge. The oxidation state of fluorine is $-1$.

In $F_{2}O$, oxidation state of oxygen will be $0-(-1\times 2)=+2$