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BaO2 is a peroxide but PbO2 is not a peroxide why?

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Metallic oxides which on treatment with dilute acids produce hydrogen peroxide are called peroxides. All peroxides contain a peroxide ion (O2)2- having the structure [– O – O –]. PbO2 does not contain a peroxide ion n (O2)2- and it can not be called as peroxides.



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