Which one of the following compounds is a peroxide?

N O_{2}

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K O_{2}

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B a O_{2}

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M n O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is C $B a O_{2}$

Peroxides are $O_{2}^{2 -}$ ions. $B a$ has $+ 2$ oxidation state, so $B a O_{2}$ is a peroxide.
$K O_{2}$ is superoxide. Rest $N O_{2}$ and $M n O_{2}$ are also not peroxide.

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