The compound(s) having peroxide linkage is(are) :
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (B), (D)
Solution
A peroxide linkage is characterized by an O-O bond.
Therefore, options (B) and (D) are correct.


- (pyrosulfuric acid) has an S-O-S bridge, no peroxide linkage.
- (peroxydisulfuric acid) contains a peroxide linkage: HO-SO₂-O-O-SO₂-OH
- (disulfurous acid) has no peroxide linkage.
- (Caro's acid or peroxomonosulfuric acid) contains a peroxide linkage: HO-SO₂-O-OH
Therefore, options (B) and (D) are correct.



JEE Advanced · 2024 · 26 May 2024 · Paper 2 · One or more correct options