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Fe3+ is reduced to Fe2+ by using

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H2O2 in presence of NaOH
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Na2O2 in water
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H2O2 in presence of H2SO4
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Na2O2 in presence of H2SO4
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The correct option is D Na2O2 in presence of H2SO4
It is necessary to use reagents in acidic medium to bring about the said reduction because, in basic medium, Fe3+ will be precipitated as Fe(OH)3 and hence the reaction will not happen.

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