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Oxides of Group 16

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Which of the following is NOT true about the oxidation state of oxygen?

It shows oxidation state +2.

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It shows oxidation state +3.

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It shows oxidation states -1.

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It shows oxidation state -1/2.

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Solution

The correct option is B
It shows oxidation state +3.

Oxygen never shows +3 oxidation state , but +2 can be seen in oxygen difluoride OF_2.So, it shows both oxidation states +2, -1/2, -1.

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