H2O2 acts as a reductant as well as oxidant. Explain.

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When in a compound an element is present in the intermediate oxidation state can act as both an oxidizing as well as reducing agent.
Oxidizing action of H₂O₂:
H₂O₂+ 2 Fe²⁺ + 2 H⁺ â†’ 2 Fe³⁺ + 2 H₂O
Reducing action of H₂O₂:
2 MnO₄^- + 5 H₂O₂ + 6 H⁺ â†’ 2 Mn²⁺ + 8 H₂O + 5 O₂.

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