What is the reaction of potassium peroxide in water? A)2 KO₂(s)+ H₂O(l)→ O₂(g)+ 2 K⁺(aq)+ HO₂^-(aq)+ OH^-(aq) B)K₂O₂(s)+ H₂O(l)→ 2 K⁺(aq)+ HO₂^-(aq)+ OH^-(aq) C)2 K₂O₂(s)+ 2 H₂O(l)→ 4 K⁺(aq)+ 4 OH^-(aq)+ O₂(g) D)K₂O(s)+ H₂O(l)→ 2 K⁺(aq)+ 2 OH^-(aq)

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When potassium peroxide (K2O2) reacts with water (H2O), it produces potassium hydroxide (KOH) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). This can be represented by the balanced chemical equation: K2O2(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2KOH(aq) + H2O2(aq). Among the given choices, option B represents this reaction.

What Is the Reaction of Potassium Peroxide in Water