Failed to connect to MySQL: Access denied for user 'examnext_online'@'localhost' (using password: YES) Potassium superoxide is the inorganic compound with the formula `KO_2`. 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 - Sarthaks eConnect

Potassium superoxide is the inorganic compound with the formula `KO_2`. 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 :

Potassium superoxide is the inorganic compound with the formula `KO_2`. 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 `KO_2 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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In real `KO_2` is a very good oxidising agent `KO_2` is even more good oxidising angent than `K_2O_2` .