NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryRedox ReactionsPractice
Which of the following acts as both reducing and oxidising agents?
Options
- AH 2 S O 4
- BH N O 3
- CH 2 O 2
- DK M n O 4
Correct answer
C. H 2 O 2
Step-by-step solution
In ( a ) , ( b ) and d ; Sulphur, nitrogen and Mn are in their maximum oxidation state, so they can only be reduced and thus can act only as oxidising agent. ( c ) only H 2 O 2 will act as both. (i) In case of oxidising agent H 2 O 2 itself get reduced: e.g., (ii) In case of reducing agent H 2 O 2 itself get oxidise