Hydrogen peroxide in its reaction with `KIO_(4)` and `NH_(2)OH` respectively, is acting as a

Options

A. Reducing agent, oxidising agent
B. Reducing agent, reducing agent
C. Oxidising agent, oxidising agen
D. Oxidising agent, reducing agent

Answer

A

Explanation

`KIO_(4) + H_(2)O_(2) to KIO_(3) + H_(2)O + O_(2)`
`H_(2)O_(2)` acts as a reductant.
`2NH_(2)OH + H_(2)O_(2) to N_(2) + 4H_(2)O`
`H_(2)O_(2)` acts as an oxidant.