Question

In which of the following equations, H2O2 acts as a reducing agent in the acidic medium?

• A. H2O2 + 2H+ + 2e–$\longrightarrow$2H2O
• B. H2O2 + 2OH –$\longrightarrow$2H2O + O2 + 2e–
• C. H2O2$\longrightarrow$2H+ + O2 + 2e–
• D. H2O2 + OH– + 2e– $\longrightarrow$3OH–

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

H2O2$\longrightarrow$2H+ + O2 + 2e–

Answer 2

H2O2 acts as reducing agent in acidic medium

H2O2 $\longrightarrow$2H+ + O2 + 2e–