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

Option 1 -

HOCl + H2O ® H3O+ + Cl- + O2

Option 2 -

PbS + 4H2O2 ® PbSO4 + 4H2O

Option 3 -

2 M n O 4 + 3 H 2 O 2 2 M n O 2 + 3 O 2 + 2 H 2 O + 2 O H

Option 4 -

M n 2 + + H 2 O 2 M n 4 + + 2 O H

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    alok kumar singh | Contributor-Level 10

    2 months ago
    Correct Option - 3


    Detailed Solution:

    In reducing action, H2O2 changes to O2 because it will oxides but option (A) is in acidic medium, hence answer will be (C).

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