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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following molecules can act as an oxidising as well as reducing agent?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The species in which an element has oxidation number lying in between its minimum and maximum values can act as oxidant and reductant both.
Oxidation state of O in species H_2 O_2 | Minimum oxidation state of O | Maximum oxida- tion state of O |
-1 | -2 | 0 |
Thus; hydrogen peroxide 
can act both as oxidising as well as a reducing agent.
as a reducing agent,
as an oxidising agent,
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