Which of the following will be formed when KI is treated with H2O2 in neutral medium ?
A
KOH
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B
O3
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C
KO2
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D
K2O3
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Solution
The correct option is AKOH Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful oxidising agent. It acts as an oxidising agent in neutral, acidic or in alkaline medium. KOH will be formed when KI is treated with H2O2 in neutral medium. 2KI+H2O2→2KOH+I2