Question
Chemistry Question on hydrogen peroxide
Mark the following statements as true or false. (i) Ordinary hydrogen is a mixture of 75% ortho and 25% para-forms. (ii) All the four atoms of molecule of H2O2 lie in the same plane. (iii) Hydrogen peroxide is neutral like water. (iv) H2O2 can be prepared from BaO2 but not from MnO2 and PbO2
A
(i) and (iv) - true, (ii) and (iii) - false
B
(i) and (ii) - true, (iii) and (iv) - false
C
(iii) and (iv) - true, (i) and (ii) - false
D
(i) and (iii) - true, (ii) and (iv) - false
Answer
(i) and (iv) - true, (ii) and (iii) - false
Explanation
Solution
All four atoms of H2O2 do not lie in same plane. Hydrogen peroxide is slightly acidic in nature.