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Explain hydrogen dioxide​

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Two molecules of hydrogen combine with two molecules of oxygen to form hydrogen peroxide. Hence, its chemical formula is H2O2. It is the simplest peroxide (since it is a compound with an oxygen-oxygen single bond). Hydrogen peroxide has basic uses as an oxidizer, bleaching agent and antiseptic

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