What is the percentage composition of each element in hydrogen peroxide, H2O2?

A) 7.01% H and 92.99% O

B) 7.22% H and 92.78% O

C) 6.32% H and 93.68% O

D) 5.88% H and 94.12% O

The percentage composition of each element in H2O2 is 5.88% H and 94.12% O (Option D).

Explanation:

Step 1: Data given

Molar mass of H = 1.0 g/mol

Molar mass of O = 16 g/mol

Molar mass of H2O2 = 2*1.0 + 2*16 = 34.0 g/mol

Step 2: Calculate % hydrogen

% Hydrogen = ((2*1.0) / 34.0) * 100 %

% hydrogen = 5.88 %

Step 3: Calculate % oxygen

% Oxygen = ((2*16) / 34)

% oxygen = 94.12 %

We can control this by the following equation

100 % - 5.88 % = 94.12 %

The percentage composition of each element in H2O2 is 5.88% H and 94.12% O (Option D).