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H2O2 and 2OH-

1. how are these species different

2007-08-26 11:29:01 · 2 answers · asked by ThePrince 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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They differ in the oxidation state of the oxygen. In H2O2 it is -1, and in OH- it is -2.

2007-08-26 11:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

H2O2 is a neutral compound (hydrogen peroxide) and generally stable.

OH- is an ion (anion), sometimes called a radical, and is seeking to combine with a cation to form a compound

2007-08-26 19:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by reb1240 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋