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`H_(2)O_(2)` is a better oxidizing agent than water. Explain.

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`H_(2)O_(2)` is better oxidising agent than water because (a) It oxidizes an acidified KI solution to `I_(2)` which gives blue colour with starch solution but water does not. (b) `H_(2)O_(2)` turns black PbS to white `PbSO_(4)` but water does not.
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