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Which of the following statements are true about the perhydrol?


A

It is a 30percent H2O2solution.

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It is a strong oxidizing agent used as a ripening agent.

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C

It is being used as an antiseptic and disinfectant for cleaning wounds.

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D

All of these

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Solution

The correct option is D

All of these


The explanation for the correct option:

[D]All of these

  • All of the given statements are correct about perhydrol.
  • [A] .It is a 30 percentH2O2 solution.
  • This statement is true because perhydol is a solution of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) in a 30%(weight /volume) concentration.
  • It means that for each 100ml solution there is30g ofH2O2.
  • And Hydrogen Peroxide in this concentration is sold in the market and given the trade name, perhydrol.
  • Hence, it is a correct statement.
  • [B] It is a strong oxidizing agent used as a ripening agent.
  • This statement is true because perhydrol is made of Hydrogen Peroxide, and Hydrogen Peroxide is a strong oxidizing agent.
  • It is because it reduces itself to bring about oxidation in other substances.
  • Similarly, it oxidizes fruits by reducing itself causing the ripening of the fruit.
  • Hence, it is a correct statement.
  • [C] It is being used as an antiseptic and disinfectant for cleaning wounds.
  • This statement is true because Perhydrol contains Hydrogen Peroxide which has the property of antiseptic or disinfectant killing germs.
  • It is traded in the market for the property of acting as a germicide.
  • It is used for washing wounds, injuries, and even teeth and ears.
  • Hence, it is a correct statement.

So, option (D) is the correct answer because it includes all the correct statements given regarding Perhydrol.


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