Q. The oxidation number of oxygen in hydrogen peroxide is
A) + 1
B) - 1
C) + 2
D) - 2
Explanation
(b)
Oxidisation number of oxygen in hydrogen peroxide is -1.
$H - O - O - H\ \ \$
$\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \uparrow$
peroxide linkage
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