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Published on: August 13, 2026
The oxidation state of oxygen in 
is -
A
Zero
B
C
+1
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The structure of 
is known and there is an 
unit. The 
is best formulated as 
(dioxygenyl) and oxidation number of each O atom is 
.
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