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

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$HOCl + H_{2} O_{2} \to H_{3} O^{+} + {Cl}^{-} + O_{2}$

$2 {MnO}_{4}^{-} + 3 H_{2} O_{2} \to 2 {MnO}_{2} + 3 O_{2} + 2 H_{2} O + 2 {OH}^{-}$

${Mn}^{2 +} + H_{2} O_{2} \to {Mn}^{4 +} + 2 {OH}^{-}$

$PbS + 4 H_{2} O_{2} \to {PbSO}_{4} + 4 H_{2} O$

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

In option (A) and (C) reducing action of hydrogen peroxide is shown.
In option (A) it is in acidic medium, in option (B) it is in basic medium.
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For reducing ability H₂O₂ changes to O₂ , i.e. oxidize , so in option 'A' and 'C' O₂ is formed but 'A' is in acidic medium so option - C correct.

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