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Give the oxidation state of oxygen in H,O2 |
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Answer» Hydrogen peroxide is neutral. Thus, sum of oxidation numbers of all the atoms is 0. Oxidation state of H = +1 Let the oxidation state of O be x. Therefore, 2*(+1) + 2*x = 0 => 2x = -2 => x = -1. Answer: Oxidation state of oxygen in Hydrogen peroxide is -1. |
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