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H(2)O(2)rarr 2H^(+)+O(2)+2e^(-),E^(@)=-0...

`H_(2)O_(2)rarr 2H^(+)+O_(2)+2e^(-),E^(@)=-0.68V`.
This equation represents which of the following behaviour of `H_(2)O_(2)`

A

Reducing

B

Oxidising

C

Acidic

D

Catalytic

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The correct Answer is:
A
As `H_2O_2` is loosing electrons so it is acting as reducing agent.
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