Most Important Selected Qs for JEE AdvancedChemistryHydrogen
Which of the following is not a property of hydrogen peroxide?
Options
- AIt is immiscible in water.
- BIt is pale blue coloured liquid in pure state.
- CIt's strength is explained in volume unit.
- DIt is mild oxidising as well reducing agent.
Correct answer
A. It is immiscible in water.
Step-by-step solution
Let's break down the properties: - (A) It is immiscible in water: This statement is not true. Hydrogen peroxide ( H ₂ O ₂ ) is miscible in water. In fact, it is very soluble in water and forms a homogenous mixture with it. Hydrogen peroxide is commonly found in aqueous solutions, such as the 3 % solution commonly used for disinfecting and bleaching. - (B) It is a pale blue colored liquid in pure state: This statement is true. In its pure form, hydrogen peroxide is a pale blue-colored liquid. However, it is typicall