In which of the following reactions H_2O_2 acts as a reducing agent? (a) H_2O_2 + 2H^+ + 2e^- 2H_2O (b) H_2O_2 - 2e^- O_2 + 2H^+ (c) H_2O_2 + 2e^- 2OH^- (d) H_2O_2 + 2OH^- - 2e^- O_2 + 2H_2O

JEE Main 2014 Chemistry question

In which of the following reactions acts as a reducing agent? (a) (b) (c) (d)

Answer: (C)

A reducing agent loses electrons (is oxidised). In (b) and (d) loses electrons and is

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