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How does oxygen obey the octet rule when reacting to form compounds?
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How does oxygen obey the octet rule when reacting to form compounds?

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A. It gains electrons.

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Oxygen obey the octet rule when reacting to form compounds by adding 2 electrons. Its means the charge on Oxygen is -2.
It has oxidation state −1 is found in a few compounds such as peroxides.
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