Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 241

Question: $ H_2O_2\to 2{H^{+}}+O_2+2{e^{-}};E{}^\circ =-0.68V. $ This equation represents which of the following behaviour of $ H_2O_2 $ -

Options:

A) Reducing

B) Oxidising

C) Acidic

D) Catalytic

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] As $ H_2O_2 $ is loosing electrons, so it is acting as reducing agent.