Consider the reactions :
A) H₂O₂ + 2HI → I₂ + 2H₂O
B) HOCl + H₂O → H₃O+ + Cl^– + O₂
Which of the following statements is correct about H₂O₂ with reference to these reactions? Hydrogen peroxide is ___

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an oxidising agent in both (A) and (B)

an oxidising agent in (A) and reducing agent in (B)

a reducing agent in (A) and oxidising agent in (B)

a reducing agent in both (A) and (B)

answer is B.

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In 1^st reaction H₂O₂ oxidizes the $H \overset{- 1}{I}$ to $\overset{0}{I_{2}}$
H₂O₂ acts as oxidizing agent (O.A)
In 2^nd reaction H₂O₂ reduces the $\overset{+ 1}{Cl}$ to $\overset{- 1}{Cl}$
H₂O₂ acts as reducing agent.

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