In which of the following reactions, H2O2 acts as a reducing agent?
(a)H2O2+2H++2e−→2H2O
(b)H2O2−2e−→O2+2H+
(c)H2O2+2e−→2OH−
(d)H2O2+2OH−−2e−→O2+2H2O
A
a and b
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B
c and d
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C
a and c
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D
b and d
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Solution
The correct option is Ab and d A reducing agent loses electrons during the redox reaction. In option (b) and (d), H2O2 loses an electron. Hence b and d are correct.