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Published on: August 12, 2026
Identify the incorrect statement :
A
The oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds is -2 .
B
The oxidation number of oxygen in 
is +2 .
is +2 .
C
The oxidation number of oxygen in 
is +1 .
is +1 .
D
Each oxygen atom is assigned an oxidation number of 
in peroxides like 
and 
.
in peroxides like and .
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Each oxygen atom is assigned an oxidation number of -1 in peroxides like 
and 
.
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