Q35 / 213 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Oxidation number of rubidium in Rb2O,Rb2O2 and RbO2 , can be given respectively, as

  • A
    +1,+4 and +2
  • B
    +2,+1 and +12
  • Correct answer
    C
    +1,+1 and +1
  • D
    +1,+2 and +4

Solution

Let oxidation number of Rb as x
Rb2O2x-2=0→x=+1
Rb2O22x-2=0(peroxide)→x=+1
In peroxide oxidation number of oxygen is taken as -1
RbO22x-2=0(superoxide)→x=+1
In superoxide oxidation number of oxygen is taken as -12

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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