Question

Name the chemical compound
VO2.I got vanadium II oxide, but when I looked it up to check it, I got Vanadium IV Oxide. Why is that​

Answer 1

Answer: it is called vanadium (iv) oxide

Explanation: the oxidation state of vanadium in VO2 is 4 as shown below

VO2 = 0

V + (—2 x 2) = 0

V — 4 = 0

V = +4