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In oxide: Peroxides
The peroxide ion, O₂²⁻, has a single oxygen-oxygen covalent bond and an oxidation state of −1 on the oxygen atoms. The peroxide ion is a powerful hydrogen ion acceptor, making the peroxides of the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals strong bases. Solutions of these peroxides…
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