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What is the valency of H₂O₂(Hydrogen Peroxide) ??

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In hydrogen peroxide, each oxygen contributes 6 electrons and hydrogen’s contribute 2 electrons so, the number of total valence electrons is equal to:
2(6) +2(1) =14
Oxidation state of oxygen is -1 in hydrogen peroxide.

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