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The chemical nature of hydrogen preoxide is :-

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

H₂O₂ acts as both an oxidising and reducing agent in acidic as well as basic medium.

In acidic medium, it can reduce KMnO₄ (acts as reducing agent) and oxidize I⁻ (acts as oxidising agent).

In basic medium also, H₂O₂ shows both oxidation and reduction reactions.

Hence, H₂O₂ is both oxidising and reducing agent in acidic and basic medium.

Correct Answer: (B)

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