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(A) HOCl+H2O2H3O++Cl-+O2

(B) I2+H2O2+2OH-2I-+2H2O+O2

Choose the correct option.

ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (24 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A H2O2 act as oxidizing and reducing agent respectively in equations (A) and (B).
  • B H2O2 acts as oxidising agent in equations (A) and (B).
  • C H2O2 acts as reducing and oxidising agent respectively in equations (A) and (B).
  • D H2O2 acts as reducing agent in equations (A) and (B).
Solution:
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The correct answer is: H2O2 acts as reducing agent in equations (A) and (B).

In (A) reduction of HOCl occurs, so it will be an oxidising agent hence H2O2 will be a reducing agent.

In (B) reduction of I2 occurs, so it will be an oxidising agent and H2O2 will be a reducing agent.

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