Consider the following reactions which are carried out at the same temperature
`CH_(3) -Br + OH^Theta overset(EtOH)rarr CH_(3) -OH + BrQ ...(i)`
` CH_(3) Br + OH^Theta overset(DMSO)rarr CH_(3) -OH + BrQ ...(ii)`
Which of the following statement is correct about these reactions

Options

A. An oxidising agent in both (i) and (ii)
B. An oxidising agent in (i) and reducing agent in (ii)
C. A reducing agent in (i) and oxidising agent in (ii)
D. A reducing agent in both (i) and (ii)

Answer

B

Explanation

Thus, here `H_2O_2` oxidises HI into `I_2` hence, it behaves as oxidising agent

Here,` H_2O_2` reduces HOCl to `Cl^(-1)` , thus, it acts as reducing agent.