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Hydrogen peroxide is used as...

Hydrogen peroxide is used as

A

Oxidising agent

B

Reducing agent

C

Both as oxidising and reducing agent

D

Drying agent.

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The correct Answer is:
C

Both oxidising and reducing in nature (see comprehensive review).
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Knowledge Check

  • Hydrogen peroxide is a:

    A
    liquid
    B
    gas
    C
    solid
    D
    semi-solid
  • Hydrogen peroxide is sold in the market as ________.

    A
    petrol
    B
    hydrol
    C
    peroxide
    D
    perhydrol
  • Hydrogen peroxide is reduced by

    A
    Ozone
    B
    Barium peroxide
    C
    Acidic solution of `KMnO_(4)`
    D
    Lead sulphide
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