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The peroxide dianion reacts with CO 2 in polar aprotic organic media to afford the hydroperoxycarbonate and carbonate radical anions. These highly reactive species, if formed in lithium–O 2 cells, can lead to cell degradation via oxidation of the electrolyte and electrode.
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