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What is oxidation number of Cr in [Cr(O2)4]3?

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[Cr(O2)4]3
O22 Ion (peroxide)
The oxidation state of the O in peroxide is 1
Let oxidation state of Cr be x
x4×2=3
x=+5
Thus oxidation state of the Cr will be +5.

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