Question

Which of the following statements are true about the perhydrol?

• A. It is a $30$percent ${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_2$solution.
• B. It is a strong oxidizing agent used as a ripening agent.
• C. It is being used as an antiseptic and disinfectant for cleaning wounds.
• D. All of these

Answer 1

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 $30$ percent${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_2$ solution.
• This statement is true because perhydol is a solution of Hydrogen Peroxide (${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_2$) in a $30\%$(weight $/$volume) concentration.
• It means that for each $100$ml solution there is$30$g of${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_2$.
• 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.