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JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

$The chemical nature of hydrogen peroxide is :$

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

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

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) H_{2} O_{2} is Oxidizing agent as well as reducing agent in both acidic & basic medium. Although its oxidizing or reducing power may vary according to the medium.

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