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The chemical nature of hydrogen peroxide...

The chemical nature of hydrogen peroxide is :

A

Oxidising agent in acidic medium, but not in basic medium

B

Oxidising and reducing agent in both acidic and basic medium

C

Reducing agent in basic medium, but not in acidic medium

D

Oxidising and reducing agent in acidic medium, but not in basic medium

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The correct Answer is:
B
`H_2O_2` is Oxidizing agent as well as reducing agent in both acidic and basic medium. Although its oxidizing or reducing power may vary according to the medium.
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