Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect about $H_2{O}_2$ ?

• A. It has weak acidic property
• B. It has weak basic property
• C. It can act as oxidising agent
• D. It can act as reducing agent

Answer 1

The correct option is B It has weak basic property

Hydrogen peroxide is a very, very weak acid, so a 0.1 M solution should have a pH of about 6.4. It acts as oxidising agent in acidic medium and also as reducing agent in acidic as well as basic medium