MCQ
Which of the following compounds has peroxide linkage
  • A
    $P{b_2}{O_3}$
  • B
    $Si{O_2}$
  • C
    $C{O_2}$
  • $Pb{O_2}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$Pb{O_2}$
d
In $H _2 O , SiO _2, CO _2$ and $PbO _2$, oxidation states of oxygen are $-2,-2,-2$ and $-1$ respectively.

Oxidation state of oxygen in peroxide linkage is $-1$.

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