Cosider the reactions
(i) `H_(2)O_(2) + 2HI to I_(2) + 2H_(2)O`
(ii) `HOCl + H_(2)O_(2) to H_(3)O^(+) + Cl^(-) + O_(2)`
Which of the following statements is correct about `H_(2)O_(2)` with reference to these reactions ? Hydrogen peroxide is ………

Options

A. an oxidising agent in both [A] and [B]
B. an oxidising agent in [A] and a reducing agent in [B]
C. an oxidising agent in [A] and an oxidising agent in [B]
D. a reducing agent both [A] and [B]

Answer

B

Explanation

In equation [A] `I^(-)` is oxidised to `I_(2)` and in equation [B] `CI^(+)` is reduced to `CI^(-)`