Question
Question: HOCl + H2O2 → H3O⊕ + Cl⊝ + O2 I2 + H2O2 + 2OH⊝ → 2I⊝ + 2H2O + O2 . What does h202 act as in both the...
HOCl + H2O2 → H3O⊕ + Cl⊝ + O2 I2 + H2O2 + 2OH⊝ → 2I⊝ + 2H2O + O2 . What does h202 act as in both the reactions
Answer
reducing agent
Explanation
Solution
In both reactions, H₂O₂ undergoes oxidation as the oxidation state of oxygen changes from -1 (in H₂O₂) to 0 (in O₂). A substance that gets oxidized acts as a reducing agent. Therefore, H₂O₂ acts as a reducing agent in both reactions.