Question

The correct statements about $H_2{O}_2$ are:
(1) used in the treatment of effluents.
(2) used as both oxidizing and reducing agents.
(3) the two hydroxyl groups lie in the same plane.
(4) miscible with water.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. $\left(1\right),\left(3\right)$ and $\left(4\right)$ only
• B. $\left(1\right),\left(2\right)$ and $\left(4\right)$ only
• C. $\left(1\right),\left(2\right),\left(3\right)$ and $\left(4\right)$
• D. $\left(2\right),\left(3\right)$ and $\left(4\right)$ only

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\left(1\right),\left(2\right)$ and $\left(4\right)$ only

(1) Used in treatment of effluents as it is oxidizing agent.
(2) In $H_2{O}_2$ oxidation state of oxygen is $-1$. Therefore, it acts both as oxidising agent and reducing agent.
$\left(3\right)H_2{O}_2$ has open book structure in which both $-OH$ group are not in same plane.
$\left(4\right)H_2{O}_2$ is miscible in water due to inter molecular $H-$ Bonding.