Question

From the following statements regarding $H_2{O}_2$, choose the incorrect statement:

• A. It can only act as an oxidising agent
• B. It decomposes on exposure to light
• C. It has to be stored in plastic or wax lined glass bottles in the dark
• D. It has to be kept away from dust

Answer 1

The correct option is A It can only act as an oxidising agent

$H_2{O}_2$ can undergo reduction as well as oxidation. This is because the oxidation number of oxygen in $H_2{O}_2$ is -1. Therefore it can act as both an oxidising and a reducing agent.