Question

(I) H₂O₂ + O₃ → H₂O + 2O₂

(II) H₂O₂ + Ag₂O → 2Ag + H₂O + O₂ 

Role of hydrogen peroxide in the above reactions is respectively

(a) oxidizing in (l) and reducing in (II)

(b) reducing in (l) and oxidizing in (II)

(c) reducing in (I) and (II)

(d) oxidizing in (I) and (II)

Answer 1

The correct option is: (c) reducing in (I) and (II)

Explanation:

H₂O₂ acts as reducing agent in all those reactions in which O₂ is evolved.