Question

(a) $H_2O_2 + O_3 → H_2O + 2O_2$
(b) $H_2O_2 + Ag_2O → 2Ag + H_2O + O_2$
Role of hydrogen peroxide in the above reactions is respectively:

• A. Reducing in (a) and oxidizing in (b)
• B. Reducing in (a) and (b)
• C. Oxidizing in (a) and (b)
• D. Oxidizing in (a) and reducing in (b)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Reducing in (a) and (b)

Answer 2

The correct option (B): Reducing in (a) and (b).