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Hydrogen peroxide when reacts with NaOH forms:

A
sodium hydroperoxide
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sodium peroxide
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sodium oxide
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both A & B
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Solution

The correct option is B sodium peroxide
When hydrogen peroxide reacts with NaOH, it forms sodium peroxide.
The reaction is as follows:
2NaOH+H2O2Na2O2+2H2O
Acidic character of H2O2 can show its ability to neutralize bases such as NaOH to form corresponding peroxides.

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