Question

Which of the following statements regarding hydrogen peroxide is/are incorrect?

• A. The two hydroxy groups in hydrogen peroxide lie in the same plane
• B. Aqueous solution of $H_2{O}_2$ turns blue litmus red
• C. When $H_2{O}_2$ behaves as a reducing agent, the $O-O$ bond in its molecules is not broken down
• D. Aqueous solution of $H_2{O}_2$ is stored in plastic bottles and some urea, phosphoric acid or glycerol is added to that solution

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Aqueous solution of $H_2{O}_2$ turns blue litmus red
B The two hydroxy groups in hydrogen peroxide lie in the same plane

(A) The two hydroxy groups in hydrogen peroxide lie in the perpendicular planes as hydrogen peroxide has open book structure.
(B) Aqueous solution of $H_2{O}_2$ first turns blue litmus red, then it bleaches it as it is a mild bleaching agent.