In the reaction
Ag₂O+ H₂O₂ → 2Ag + H₂O+ O₂, the H₂O₂ acts as :
(a) reducing agent (b) oxidising agent
(c) bleaching agent (d) none of the above
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The H₂O₂ acts as reducing agent.
Option (A) is correct.
Explanation:
In the reaction:
Ag₂O+ H₂O₂ → 2Ag + H₂O + O₂
The H₂O₂ acts as reducing agent.
A reducing agent is a substance that loses electrons oxidizes itself but reduces another species or substance. Therefore is is known as reducing agent.
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