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In which of the following reactions the hydrogen peroxide acts as a reducing agent?
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Options:
  • A PbS+4H2O2PbSO4+4H2O
  • B 2Fe2++H2O22Fe3++2OH-
  • C HOCl+H2O2H3O++Cl-1+O2
  • D Mn2++H2O2Mn4++2OH-
Solution:
1463 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: HOCl+H2O2H3O++Cl-1+O2

PbS+4H2O2PbSO4+4H2O

In the above reaction lead sulphide oxidised to lead sulphate. Hence, hydrogen peroxide acts as oxidising agent.

2Fe2++H2O22Fe3++2OH-

In the above reaction Fe2+ oxidised to Fe3+. Hence, hydrogen peroxide acts as oxidising agent.

Mn2++H2O2Mn4++2OH-

In the above reaction Mn2+ oxidised to Mn4+. Hence, hydrogen peroxide acts as oxidising agent.

HOCl+H2O2H3O++Cl-1+O2

In the above reaction Cl+1 reduced to Cl-, hence, hydrogen peroxide acts as a reducing agent.

 

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