JEE Main 2022ChemistryHydrogenMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2022Hydrogen Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (29 Jun Shift 1)

Question

Which one of the following reactions indicates the reducing ability of hydrogen peroxide in basic medium?

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
C2MnO4-+3H2O22MnO2+3O2+2H2O+2OH-

Step-by-step explanation

In option A and C reducing action of hydrogen peroxide is shown.

For reducing ability H2O2 changes to O2, i.e. oxidize, so in option 'A' & C''O2is formed but 'A' is in acidic medium so option - C is correct.

2MnO4-+3H2O22MnO2+3O2+2H2O+2OH-

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