Question

Find the oxidation state of each of the following

1. Se in H₂SeO3
2. N in Al(NO3)3
3. H in BaH₂
4. Si in Na4SiO4
5. I in NalO4
6. O in Na2O2
7. Be in HBrO
8. N in N2O3
9. C in K2Cr2O7
10. Si in NH4AlSiO4
11. Cr in K2Cr2O7
12. Cl in Mg(ClO4)2

Answer 1

Answer:Let x be the oxidation station of sodium in Na

2

​

O

2

​

.

It contains a peroxide linkage in which each O atom has the oxidation number of -1.

2x+2(−1)=0

x=+1

Thus, the oxidation state of sodium in Na

2

​

O

2

​

is +1.