Answer to Question #134123 in General Chemistry for Kabibe Alexander

Question

What are the three main oxidation states of oxygen?

Answer 1

Solution.

The main degrees of oxygen are as follows: -2, -1, +2. the degree of oxidation of -2 is manifested in oxides, bases. The degree of oxidation -1 is shown in peroxides. The oxidation state +2 is shown in one compound - oxygen difluoride OF2.

Answer:

The main degrees of oxygen are as follows: -2, -1, +2. the degree of oxidation of -2 is manifested in oxides, bases. The degree of oxidation -1 is shown in peroxides. The oxidation state +2 is shown in one compound - oxygen difluoride OF2.