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What are peroxides?

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peroxides are compounds containing peroxide group, or a group with two ogygen atoms single bonded together.

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What is the reaction of hydrogen peroxide with hydrogen peroxide?
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most permanent hair dyes, the human body makes peroxide as byproduct for some cellular processes
Is hydrogen peroxide the same as peroxide?
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