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Potassium superoxide is the inorganic compound with the formula, KO2. It is a yellow solid that decomposes in moist air. It is a rare example of a stable salt of the superoxide ion. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding potassium superoxide?
(a) Oxidation state of oxygen in KO2 is – 1/2
(b) Oxidation state of potassium is +1
(c) It is used in preparation of breathing mask
(d) It is a reducing agent
Potassium superoxide is the inorganic compound with the formula, KO2. It is a yellow solid that decomposes in moist air. It is a rare example of a stable salt of the superoxide ion. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding potassium superoxide?
(a) Oxidation state of oxygen in KO2 is – 1/2
(b) Oxidation state of potassium is +1
(c) It is used in preparation of breathing mask
(d) It is a reducing agent
Answer is : (d) It is a reducing agent
KO2 is a very good oxidising agent KO2. It is even more good oxidising agent than K2O2.