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JEE Main 20154 April
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2015
Date
4 April
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Hydrogen

JEE Main 2015 · 4 April · Chemistry · Hydrogen

From the following statements, choose the incorrect statement...

From the following statements, choose the incorrect statement regarding H2O2{H}_{2}{O}_{2}.

Options

  1. AIt has to be kept away from dust.
  2. BIt can act only as an oxidising agent.
  3. CIt decomposes on exposure to light.
  4. DIt has to be stored in plastic or wax-lined glass bottles in the dark.

Correct answer

B. It can act only as an oxidising agent.

Step-by-step solution

It can act both as an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent. The reason is the oxidation state of 'OO' is −1- 1.

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