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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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The correct Answer is:
B
`H_(2)O_(2):+1xx2+2x=0 therefore x=-1`
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