peroxy group

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noun

Chemistry.

the bivalent group –O 2 –, derived from hydrogen peroxide.

Etymology

Origin of peroxy group

First recorded in 1970–75

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peroxy group

The first intramolecular hydrogen abstraction is likely to take place at the aldehydic carbon from the opposite side of the peroxy group, although the rigid four-carbon-atom ring could hinder bending of the structure.

From Nature ● May 24, 2016

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