The oxidation number of oxygen in $O_{2}$ is

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Solution

The correct option is B
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Each atom of an element in the free or the uncombined state bears an oxidation number of zero. Oxygen is present as $O_{2}$ in its elemental state and therefore, has the oxidation number zero.

Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

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