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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

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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.



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