The oxidation state of oxygen in $H_{2} O_{2}$ is:

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Solution

The correct option is B -1
Let, oxidation state of oxygen in $H_{2} O_{2}$ is $x$ ,
We know that the oxidation state of $H + = + 1$
So, $2 (+ 1) + 2 x = 0$
$x = - 1$
Hence, the oxidation state of oxygen in hydrogen peroxide is $- 1$
The correct option is (B).

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