Which one is oxidising agent in the reaction, 2CrO2−4+2H+→Cr2O2−7+H2O.
Question 6
Consider the reactions
(i) H2O2+2HI→I2+2H2O (ii) HOCl+H2O2→H3O+Cl−+O2
Which of the following statements is correct about H2O2 with reference to these reactions? Hydrogen peroxide is ........
(a) an oxidising agent in both (i) and (ii)
(b) an oxidising agent in (i) and reducing agent in (ii)
(c) a reducing agent in (i) and oxidising agent in (ii)
(d) a reducing agent in both (i) and (ii)