Which of the following molecules can act as a | vedclass

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

Question

(C) $H_2O_2$ can act both as an oxidizing as well as a reducing agent because the oxidation state of oxygen in $H_2O_2$ is $-1$,which can be increased

Vedclass · Accepted Answer

$H_2O_2$

Vedclass · Answer

(C) $H_2O_2$ can act both as an oxidizing as well as a reducing agent because the oxidation state of oxygen in $H_2O_2$ is $-1$,which can be increased to $0$ (in $O_2$) or decreased to $-2$ (in $H_2O$).As an oxidizing agent:$PbS + 4H_2O_2 	o PbSO_4 + 4H_2O$As a reducing agent:$Ag_2O + H_2O_2 	o 2Ag + H_2O + O_2$

Which of the following molecules can act as an oxidizing as well as a reducing agent?

Similar Questions

The $H-O-O$ bond angle in $H_2O_2$ is ............. $^o$

Which of the following is a true structure of $H_2O_2$?

Why is hydrogen peroxide stored in wax-lined bottles?

$Hydrogen$ $peroxide$ is reduced by:

$H_2O_2$ on reaction with $PbS$ gives

Vedclass Test Series

Exam Paper Generator

Online Exam Module