Q6Multiple choice
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 perioxide is ________.
- (i)an oxidising agent in both (A) and (B)
- (ii)an oxidising agent in (A) and reducing agent in (B)
- (iii)a reducing agent in (A) and oxidising agent in (B)
- (iv)a reducing agent in both (A) and (B)
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(ii) an oxidising agent in (A) and reducing agent in (B)