NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistrys Block ElementsPractice
Which of the following statements is incorrect for hydrogen peroxide?
Options
- AIt is stored in plastic bottles in dark.
- BIt acts as an oxidizing as well as a reducing agent.
- CIt is used as a bleaching agent.
- DIt has acidic as well as basic properties.
Correct answer
D. It has acidic as well as basic properties.
Step-by-step solution
H 2 O 2 ⇋ H + + H O 2 - ; H 2 O 2 ⇋ 2 H + + O 2 2 - 2 N a O H + H 2 O 2 → N a 2 O 2 + 2 H 2 O