The chemical formula of hydrogen peroxide is H2O2. We know that hydrogen always has +1 oxidation state until it forms metal hydrides. So in H2O2, the oxidation state ofhydrogen is +1.

Now, let oxidation state of oxygen be x. So,

2 * (+1) + 2*x = 0

2 + 2x = 0

2x = -2

x = -2 / 2

x = -1

Hence, the oxidation number of oxygen in peroxides is -1

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C10H22 > C8H18+C2H4 if only ethane can be sold what is the atom econmy of this process

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Answer:

The atom economy of ethane in this process is 19.72 %.

What is atom economy?

The conversion efficiency of a chemical reaction in terms of all the atoms involved and the desired products produced is known as atom economy (atom efficiency/percentage).

Explanation:

C₁₀H₂₂ → C₈H₁₈ + C₂H₄

Molecular weight of C₁₀H₂₂ = 142.28

Molecular weight of C₈H₁₈ = 114.228
Molecular weight of C₂H₄ = 28.053

% Atom economy = $\frac {Molecular weight of C2H4} {Molecular weight of C10H22}$