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Hydrogen peroxide is an important compound of hydrogen and oxygen. It shows various types of properties and chemical reactions.
The reaction `H_2 S + H_2 O_2 rarr S + 2 H_2 O` manifests.

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Acidic nature of `H_2 O_2`

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Alkaline nature of `H_2 O_2`

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Oxidising action of `H_2 O_2`

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Reducing nature of `H_2 O_2`

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To solve the question regarding the reaction of hydrogen peroxide with hydrogen sulfide, we will analyze the reaction step by step, focusing on the oxidation states of the elements involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Write the Reaction**: The reaction given is: \[ H_2S + H_2O_2 \rightarrow S + 2H_2O \] 2. **Assign Oxidation States**: - In \(H_2S\), hydrogen (H) has an oxidation state of +1 and sulfur (S) has an oxidation state of -2. - In \(H_2O_2\) (hydrogen peroxide), hydrogen (H) has an oxidation state of +1 and oxygen (O) has an oxidation state of -1 (since it is in the peroxide form). - In the products, sulfur (S) is in its elemental form, so its oxidation state is 0. In water (\(H_2O\)), hydrogen (H) is +1 and oxygen (O) is -2. 3. **Identify Changes in Oxidation States**: - For \(H_2S\): - Sulfur changes from -2 to 0 (oxidation). - For \(H_2O_2\): - Oxygen changes from -1 to -2 (reduction). 4. **Determine Oxidation and Reduction**: - Since sulfur in \(H_2S\) is oxidized (its oxidation state increases), it is losing electrons. - Oxygen in \(H_2O_2\) is reduced (its oxidation state decreases), meaning it is gaining electrons. 5. **Identify the Role of Hydrogen Peroxide**: - Since \(H_2O_2\) is causing the oxidation of \(H_2S\), it is acting as an oxidizing agent. 6. **Conclusion**: The nature of hydrogen peroxide in this reaction is that it acts as an oxidizing agent. ### Final Answer: The action shown by \(H_2O_2\) is oxidizing action.
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