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Which of the following compounds has peroxide linkage
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{Pb}_2 \mathrm{O}_3$
  • B $\mathrm{SiO}_2$
  • C $\mathrm{CO}_2$
  • D $\mathrm{PbO}_2$
Solution:
1679 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\mathrm{PbO}_2$
In $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{SiO}_2, \mathrm{CO}_2$ and $\mathrm{PbO}_2$, oxidation states of oxygen are $-2,-2,-2 \&-1$ respectively. Oxidation state of oxygen in peroxide linkage is -1 . Hence, Option "4" is the correct answer.

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