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The oxidation states of the most electronegative element in the products of the reaction, BaO2 with dil. H2SO4 are

(a) 0 and -1

(b) -1 and -2

(c) -2 and 0

(d) -2 and -1

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The correct option (b) -1 and -2

Explanation:

BaO2 + H2SO4 → BaSO-24 + H2O-12

Oxygen being the most electronegative element in the reaction has the oxidation states of -1 (in peroxide, ie, H2O2) and -2 in BaSO4.

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