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Complete the Lewis dot structure for H₂O₂. Complete the molecule by adding hydrogen atoms and bonds. Include all lone pairs of electrons. Include all hydrogen atoms.

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The Lewis dot structure for H₂O₂ is shown in the image attached.

Lewis structure of hydrogen peroxide

Two oxygen atoms are joined to a central oxygen in hydrogen peroxide's Lewis structure, and each outer oxygen atom is singly bonded to a hydrogen atom. To complete the octets of the oxygen atoms and form single bonds, the total valence electrons are distributed.

The central oxygen has lost all of its electrons. Every atom is in compliance with the octet rule, and every atom of hydrogen and oxygen has a formal charge of zero. Because hydrogen peroxide has bleaching and disinfecting qualities, it is used extensively.

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