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`H_(2)O_(2)rarr 2H^(+)+O_(2)+2e^(-),E^(@)=-0.68V`.
This equation represents which of the following behaviour of `H_(2)O_(2)`

A

Reducing

B

Oxidizing

C

Acidic

D

Catalytic

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The correct Answer is:
A
As `H_(2)O_(2)` is loosing electrons so it is acting as reducing agent.
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  7. The volume of oxygen liberated from 15 ml of 20 volume H(2)O(2) is

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  17. Which of the following cannot be oxidised by H(2)O(2) ?

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