JEE Main 2014 — Redox Reactions Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2014 (Offline)
Question
In which of the following reactions H2O2 acts as a reducing agent?
1. H2O2 + 2H+ + 2e- 2H2O
2. H2O2 - 2e- O2 + 2H+
3. H2O2 + 2e- 2OH-
4. H2O2 + 2OH- - 2e- O2 + 2H2O
1. H2O2 + 2H+ + 2e- 2H2O
2. H2O2 - 2e- O2 + 2H+
3. H2O2 + 2e- 2OH-
4. H2O2 + 2OH- - 2e- O2 + 2H2O
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D2, 4
Step-by-step explanation
The reducing agent loses electron during redox reaction i.e. oxidises itself.
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