NEET Chemistry · Medium

Hydrogen: Peroxide MCQ

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PeroxideMediumQuestion 35015

Question

Oxidation state of oxygen in H2_2O2_2 is:

  1. A
    -1
    Correct
  2. B
    -2
  3. C
    0
  4. D
    +1

Correct answer

-1

Explanation

Peroxides contain oxygen in -1 state.