MCQ
Hydrogen peroxide acts both as an oxidising and as a reducing agent depending upon the nature of the reacting species . In which of the following cases $H_2O_2$ acts as a reducing agent in acid medium?
  • $MnO_4^-$
  • B
    $Cr_2O_7^{2-}$
  • C
    $SO_3^{2-}$
  • D
    $KI$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$MnO_4^-$
a
$H_2O_2$ acts as a reducing agent only in presence of strong oxidising agents ($i.e.,MnO_4^-$ ) in acidic as well as alkaline medium. $2KMnO_4 + 3H_2SO_4 + 5H_2O_2 \to  K_2SO_4 + 2MnSO_4 + 8H_2O + 5O_2$

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