Question

$H_2{O}_2$ is a stronger reducing agent and a weaker oxidizing agent.
If this is true enter 1, if false enter 0.

Answer 1

Hydrogen peroxide has an interesting chemistry because of its ability to function as oxidant as well as a reductant in both acid and alkaline solutions. The oxidation state of oxygen in hydrogen peroxide is $-1$. It can therefore, be oxidized to $O_2$ (zero oxidation state) or reduced to $H_{2}O$ or $O{H}^{-}$ (-2 oxidation state for oxygen). On the whole, hydrogen peroxide is a very powerful oxidizing agent and a poor reducing agent.