Post Utme Coal City University 2018 Chemistry Question 40

Practice objective / multiple choice question 40 from the 2018 Post Utme Coal City University Chemistry examination.

Post Utme Coal City University 2018 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 40 POST_UTME_COAL_CITY_UNIVERSITY • 2018 • CHEMISTRY • objective

The reaction of hydrogen with oxygen produces water. The equation for this reaction is: \( 2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O \). What is the oxidation state of oxygen in water \( H_2O \)?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. -2
B. +2
C. +4
D. -4
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
-2

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This is Post Utme Coal City University 2018 Chemistry Question 40. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Coal City University Chemistry examination.

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