Question

Consider the reactions
(A) H₂O₂ + 2HI ⟶ I₂ + 2H₂O
(B) 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 (A) and (B)
(b) an oxidising agent in (A) and reducing agent in (B)
(c) a reducing agent in (A) and oxidising agent in (B)
(d) a reducing agent in both (A) and (B)

Answer 1

Answer:

(b) is the correct answer because in first case HI is oxidized while in second case HOCL is reduced

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Answer 2

The answer is t in (B)

(d) a reducing agent in both (A) and (B)