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The oxidation inhibitors terminate the hydro peroxide chain by combining with ___________(a) Hydrogen peroxide(b) Oxides of metals(c) Hydro carbons(d) OzoneThis question was posed to me during a job interview.The doubt is from Types of Additives topic in division Lubricants of Applied Chemistry

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Correct option is (a) HYDROGEN peroxide

The BEST explanation: After the homolytic fission of the petroleum oil to produce free radicals and they REACT with oxides to form the hydrogen peroxides. Some HYDRO peroxides decompose to form the aldehydes, ketones etc. If they are reacted with hydrogen peroxide then the CHAIN will be terminated.



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