Which of the following is the formula of barium peroxide

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  1. Ba2O2
  2. BaSO4
  3. BaO
  4. BaO2

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Option 4 : BaO2
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The correct answer is BaO2

Key Points

  • Barium Peroxide: 
    • It is a greyish-white granular solid.
    • Its chemical formula is BaO2.
    • It is a non-combustible chemical.
      • Though it accelerates the rate of combustion of combustible materials.
    •  It is used as a bleaching agent, in making Hydrogen Peroxide, aluminium welding and textile dyeing.

Additional Information 

  • The chemical formula of Barium Oxide is BaO.
  • Barium:
    • Symbol: Ba
    • Atomic mass: 137.327 u
    • Atomic number: 56
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