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In which of the following reactions, H2O2 acts as reducing agent?
(A) H2O2+2H++2e2H2O
(B) H2O22eO2+2H+
(C) H2O2+2e2OH
(D) H2O2+2OH2eO2+2H2O.

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A, C
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B, D
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A, B
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C, D
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Solution

The correct option is A B, D
Reducing agents itself undergo oxidation (loss of electrons); hence in following two reactions, H2O2 acts as reducing agent.
H2O22eO2+2H+
H2O2+2OH2eO2+2H2O.

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