NEET2014Chemistry-Redox Reactions
NEET 2014 Chemistry Oxidation and Reduction MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
i. H₂O₂ + O₃ ⟶ H₂O + O₂ ii. H₂O₂ + Ag₂O ⟶ 2Ag + H₂O + O₂ Role of hydrogen peroxide in the above reactions is respectively
A
oxidizing in (i) and reducing in (ii)
B
reducing in (i) and oxidizing in (ii)
C
reducing in (i) and (ii)
D
oxidizing in (i) and (ii)
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In reaction (i), H₂O₂ acts as an oxidizing agent by accepting electrons. In reaction (ii), it acts as a reducing agent by donating electrons.
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