NEET2025Chemistry-Redox Reactions

NEET 2025 Chemistry Oxidation States MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Consider the following compounds: KO₂, H₂O₂ and H₂SO₄. The oxidation states of the underlined elements in them are, respectively,

A

+1, –1, and +6

B

+2, –2, and +6

C

+1, –2, and +4

D

+4, –4, and +6

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In KO₂, the oxidation state of O is1s^{-1}. In H₂O₂, the oxidation state of O is1s^{-1}. In H₂SO₄, the oxidation state of S is +6.

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