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Hydrogen Peroxide

Question

Statement 1 : H₂O₂ is used as a bleaching agent for delicate materials like silk, wool, etc.
Statement 2 : The bleaching action of H₂O₂ is due to reduction.

Moderate

A

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
B

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
C

Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
D

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Solution

The bleaching action of H₂O₂ is due to oxidation
$(i) H_{2} O_{2} \to H_{2} O + [O] (ii) coloured substance + [O] \to colourless substance .$

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