Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I:$ $H_2{O}_2$ can act as both oxidizing and reducing agent in basic medium.
Statement $II:$ In the hydrogen economy, the energy is transmitted in the form of dihydrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Statement $I$ is false but statement $II$ is true
• B. Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are true
• C. Statement $I$ is true but statement $II$ is false
• D. Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are false

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are true

$H_2{O}_2$ can act as both oxidizing and reducing agent in basic medium.

(i) Oxidizing action in basic medium
$2F{e}^{2+}+H_2{O}_2\to 2F{e}^{3+}+2O{H}^{-}$
(ii) Reducing action in basic medium
$I_2+H_2{O}_2+2O{H}^{-}\to 2I^{-}+2H_{2}O+O_2$

In the hydrogen economy, the energy is transmitted in the form of dihydrogen.