Industrially, $H_{2} O_{2}$ is obtained by the given cyclic process. Which one of the following properties is wrong about the mixture of organic solvents in which the reaction is carried out?
$2 - Ethylanthraquinol_{2} H_{2} / P d 2 - Ethylanthraquinone + H_{2} O_{2}$

It must be resist oxidation

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It must be miscible with water

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It must dissolve both (P) and (Q)

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It is generally a mixture of ester and hydrocarbon

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Solution

The correct option is B It must be miscible with water
The organic solvent used should not be miscible with water because hydrogen peroxide $(H_{2} O_{2})$ formed is miscible in water which makes them difficult to separate the organic solvent and hydrogen peroxide.

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