In which of the following reactions, H2O2 acts as reducing agent? (A) H2O2+2H++2e−→2H2O (B) H2O2−2e−→O2+2H+ (C) H2O2+2e−→2OH− (D) H2O2+2OH−2e−→O2+2H2O.
A
A, C
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B
B, D
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C
A, B
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D
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. H2O2−2e−→O2+2H+ H2O2+2OH−−2e−→O2+2H2O.