Chemistry, asked by IitianKomal1, 1 year ago

why H2O2 act as both oxidising agent or reducing agent.give reason.

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Answered by Shri2002
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I think because it is unstable and does not have valence configuration
Answered by yash818
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When someting acts as an oxidising agent is gains electrons (removing them from the oxidised species). This can be shown by the relevant half-equations:

H2O2 + 2e –> 2OH–

or in the presence of acid:

H2O2 + 2H+ + 2e –> 2H2O

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