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The oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds is:

AMinus two

BMinus one

CMinus four

DMinus five

Answer & Solution

Correct answer: A. Minus two

1. There are exceptions in peroxides. 2. Superoxides form the other exception. 3. In most compounds it is minus two. _Source: syllabus Chemistry, Unit 7 'Redox Reactions'_

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