Oxidation number of O in H(2)O(2) will b...

Oxidation number of O in `H_(2)O_(2)` will be

A

`-2`

B

`-1`

C

0

D

`+2`

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The correct Answer is:

B

O.N of oxygen in `H_(2)O_(2)=-1`
(In all peroxides O.N of oxygen is -1)

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