Which of the following peroxygens is widely used as a household disinfectant, is inexpensive, and breaks down into water and oxygen gas?

hydrogen peroxide

peracetic acid

benzoyl peroxide

ozone

Hydrogen peroxide is widely used as a household disinfectant, is inexpensive, and breaks down into water and oxygen gas

Explanation:

Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide is a chemical compound which have a peroxide ion,

and in the peroxide ion, the two oxygen are linked via a single bond.

Application of Hydrogen Peroxide -

Hydrogen Peroxide is used as a household disinfectant, it is bio fouling in water system, as it contests bacterial growth, even a cheaper alternative for cleaning purpose.