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Absolute zero (−273.15°C) is the coldest possible temperature — at which atoms nearly stop moving.
Did you know?
Absolute zero (−273.15°C) is the coldest possible temperature — at which atoms nearly stop moving.
The role of hydrogen peroxide in the following reactions is respectively:(a) (b)
To determine the role of in each reaction, we need to analyze the changes in oxidation states.(a) Reaction: • In the oxidation state of oxygen is • In the oxidation state of oxygen is • In the oxidation state of oxygen is • In the oxidation state of oxygen is In this reaction, is converted to and The oxygen in goes from to in (reduction) and to in (oxidation).Since is being reduced, it acts as a reducing agent.(b) Reaction: • In the oxidation state of silver is • In the oxidation state of silver is • In the oxidation state of oxygen is • In the oxidation state of oxygen is In this reaction, is reduced to and is oxidized to Since is being oxidized, it acts as a reducing agent.Therefore, in both reactions, acts as a reducing agent.The correct option is:Option 3: Reducing in (a) and (b)
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