MCQ
Oxygen shows oxidation state of $-1$ in the compound :
  • A
    $\mathrm{NO}_2$
  • B
    $\mathrm{MnO}_2$
  • C
    $\mathrm{PbO}_2$
  • $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}_2$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}_2$
$\mathrm{Na}^2 \mathrm{O}^2$:
$2 + 2x = 0$
$\Rightarrow 2x = −2$
$\Rightarrow x = −1.$

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