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What is the chemical formula for this?

What is the chemical formula for this?-example-1

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Answer:

-OOH

Step-by-step explanation:

This forms an acid if it comes in contact with a metal

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Answer:

HO2; Hydroperoxyl

Step-by-step explanation:

Since there are two oxygen molecules, and one hydrogen molecule, it can be classified as a hydroperoxyl molecule.

It is an inorganic compound with the following characteristics

  • Covalent compound (O,H are nonmetals)
  • Valence of O (O must form an octet): 6
  • Valence of H: 1
  • Total valence electrons: 13
  • Molar mass: 33.01 g/mol
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