Question

reduction reaction of H2O2 with chlorine

Answer 1

Cl2 + H2O2 → O2 + 2HCl

Answer 2

The chemical reaction is given below:

$\mathrm{Cl}_{2}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{HCl}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{O}_{2}$

Explanation:

$H_2O_2$ is Hydrogen Peroxide.

Hydrogen Peroxide is a reducing as well as oxidizing agent.

During its reaction with chlorine, oxidation and reduction take place and therefore the reaction is a redox reaction. When it reacts with chlorine, it reduces chlorine to hydrochloric acid i.e., Cl is reduced to HCl. It also produces water and oxygen during its reaction with chlorine.