The oxidation number of oxygen in hydrog...

The oxidation number of oxygen in hydrogen peroxide is

A

`+1`

B

`-1`

C

`+2`

D

`-2`

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B

In `H_(2)O_(2)` Let the ON of oxygen `= x`
Then, `2 (+1) + 2(x) = 0`
or `2 + 2x = 0`
or `2x = -2`
or `x = -1`

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