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From the following statements regarding `H_2O_2` choose the incorrect statement.

A

A. It decomposes on exposure to light

B

B. It has to be stored in plastic or wax lined glass bottles in dark

C

C. It'has to be kept away from dust

D

D. It can act only as an oxidizing agent

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The correct Answer is:
D

The oxidation state of oxygen in `H_2O_2` is-1 (peroxide). So, oxygen can increase and decrease its oxidation number which means it can act as a reducing as well as an oxidizing agent..
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