Q.

Which is correct about the reaction between H2O2 and O3?

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a

It is not a redox reaction

b

 being a stronger oxidizing agent will decompose ozone into oxygen

c

O3 will oxidize  H2O2 into O2

d

It is a case of mutual reduction

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Hydrogen peroxide and molecular oxygen have different states of oxidation. As a result, the reaction between hydrogen peroxide and oxygen is a redox reaction in which the hydrogen peroxide is converted to molecular oxygen.

Ozone is a potent oxidizing agent. As a result, helps to speed up this reaction.

Hence option (b) is Correct.

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