Hydrogen peroxide oxidises [Fe(CN)6]4− to [Fe(CN)6]3− in acidic medium but reduce [Fe(CN)6]3− to [Fe(CN)6]4− in alkaline medium. The other products formed are, respectively:
A
H2O and (H2O+O2)
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B
H2O and (H2O+OH−)
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C
(H2O+O2) and H2O
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D
(H2O+O2) and (H2O+OH−)
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Solution
The correct option is BH2O and (H2O+O2) (i) [Fe+2(CN)6]4−+H2O2+2H+→[Fe+3(CN)6]3−+2H2O
(ii) [Fe+3(CN)6]3−+H2O2+2OH−→[Fe+2(CN)6]4−+O2+2H2O
From the following reaction it is clear that option A is correct.