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In the reaction Ag(2)O+H(2)O(2) rarr 2...

In the reaction
`Ag_(2)O+H_(2)O_(2) rarr 2Ag+H_(2)O+O_(2)`,`H_(2)O_(2)` acts as

A

reducing agent

B

oxidising agent

C

bleaching agent

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B


The oxidation number of O in `H_(2)O_(2)` increases. Hence, `H_(2)O_(2)` acts as a reducing agent as it is undergoing oxidation.
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