Oxygen exhibits +2 oxidation state in the compound:

MgO

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OF₂

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H₂O

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Na₂O

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Solution

The correct option is B
OF₂

Since fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen the oxidation state of oxygen is positive and is +2 in OF₂.

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