Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 117

Question: $ H_2O_2 $ is

Options:

A) Poor polar solvent than water

B) Better polar solvent than $ H_2O $

C) Both have equal polarity

D) Better polar solvent but its strong auto oxidising ability limits its use as such

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Although $ H_2O_2 $ is a better polar solvent than $ H_2O $ . However it cannot be used as such because of the strong autooxidation ability.