The oxidation number of oxygen in $O_{2} P t F_{6}$ is

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Solution

The correct option is B $+ 1 / 2$
The $O_{2} P t F_{6}$ exist as $is O_{2}^{+} [P t F_{6}]^{-}$
Let the oxidation state of $O_{2}$ is x.
$2 x = + 1$
$x = + 1 / 2$

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