JEE Main Chemistry question

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Air is bubbled through a 10% solution of 2-Ethyl anthraquinol in benzene and cyclohexane. What is the oxidation state of oxygen in the inorganic product formed?

Answer: -1

Solution

Air-oxidation (auto-oxidation) of 2-ethylanthraquinol in this solvent mixture is the modern industrial method for producing hydrogen peroxide, the inorganic

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