Compare the stuctures of `H_(2)O` and `H_(2)O_(2)`.

Explanation

To compare the structures of \( H_2O \) (water) and \( H_2O_2 \) (hydrogen peroxide), we will analyze their molecular structures, hybridization, bond angles, and bond lengths step by step.

### Step 1: Identify the central atom and valence electrons
- **For \( H_2O \)**: The central atom is oxygen (O), which has 6 valence electrons. There are 2 hydrogen (H) atoms, each contributing 1 valence electron.
- **For \( H_2O_2 \)**: There are two oxygen atoms, each with 6 valence electrons, and 2 hydrogen atoms.

### Step 2: Calculate the steric number
- **For \( H_2O \)**:
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