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The Eo for the reaction H2O22H++O2+2e is 0.68 V.

Which nature of H2O2 does the above reaction represent?

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Bleaching
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Acidic
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Reducing
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Oxidising
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Solution

The correct option is C Reducing
The loss of electron is called oxidation, while the gain of electron is called reduction.
The species which loses an electron or gets oxidized reduces the other species.
H2O22H++O2+2e
In the above reaction, hydrogen peroxide loses its electron and so, it shows its reducing nature.

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