Which one of the following statements, r...

Which one of the following statements, regarding hydrogen peroxide is false?

It is more stable in a basic solution.

It is decomposed by `MnO_(2)`

It is a strong oxidizing as well as reducing agent in acidic as well as basic medium.

It behaves as a reducing agent towards acidified `KMnO_(4)`

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`H_(2)O_(2)` is less stable in a basic medium and decomposes to give `O_(2)`.
`2H_(2)O_(2)+2NaOH rarr Na_(2)O+3H_(2)O+O_(2)`

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