AIIMS2001Chemistry-Oxidation States
AIIMS 2001 Chemistry Oxidation Numbers Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A) : In some cases oxygen shows positive oxidation number though it is an electronegative element.
Reason (R) : Fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen.
A
If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
If A is true but R is false.
D
If A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Oxygen can have a positive oxidation state in compounds with fluorine, as fluorine is more electronegative and can force oxygen to have a positive oxidation state.
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