Q.

In oxygen difluoride (OF2) and dioxygen difluoride (O2F2), the oxygen is assigned an oxidation number of

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

+1 and +2 respectively

b

+2 and +2 respectively

c

+1 and +1 respectively

d

+2 and +l respectively

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Oxidation number of oxygen in OF2=+2Oxidation number of oxygen in O2 F2=+1Electronegativity of fluorine is more than that of oxygen atom, so, F gains electron with negative charge In oxygen difluoride (OF2) and dioxygen difluoride (O2F2) oxygen transfers electron to fluorine atom
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon