JEE Advanced2015ChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
F e 3 + is reduced to F e 2 + by using
Options
- AH 2 O 2 in presence of N a O H
- BN a 2 O 2 in water
- CH 2 O 2 in presence of H 2 S O 4
- DN a 2 O 2 in presence of H 2 S O 4
Correct answer
A. H 2 O 2 in presence of N a O H
Step-by-step solution
In basic medium ( H ₂ O ₂ ) acts as reducing agent. ( Na ₂ O ₂+2 H ₂ O 2 NaOH + H ₂ O ₂ ) (2 Fe ³⁺+ H ₂ O ₂+2 OH - 2 Fe ²⁺+2 H ₂ O + O ₂ )