Question

In acidic medium, H2O2 acts as a reducing agent in its reaction with :

• A. FeSO4
• B. KMnO4
• C. K2MnO4
• D. K4[Fe(CN)6]

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

KMnO4

Answer 2

H2O2 acts as reducing agent and reduces KMnO4 solution in acidic medium.

2KMnO4 + 6H+ + 5H2O2$\longrightarrow$2K+ + 2Mn2 + 8H2O + 5O2