Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) JEE ADVANCED Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

The chemical nature of hydrogen peroxide is :

A
Oxidising agent in acidic medium, but not in basic medium.
B
Oxidising and reducing agent in both acidic and basic medium.
C
Reducing agent in basic medium, but not in acidic medium.
D
Oxidising and reducing agent in acidic medium, but not in basic medium.

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B

H 2 O 2 is Oxidizing agent as well as reducing agent in both acidic & basic medium. Although its oxidizing or reducing power may vary according to the medium.

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