Q7 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (31 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : H2O2 is used in the synthesis of Cephalosporin
Statement II : H2O2 is used for the restoration of aerobic conditions to sewage wastes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • A
     Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
     
  • Correct answer
    B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
     
  • C
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
     
  • D
    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Solution

H2O2 is used in the synthesis of hydroquinone, tartaric acid and certain food products and pharmaceuticals (cephalosporin).

It is increasingly being used in environmental chemistry to control pollution by treatment of domestic and industrial effluents, oxidation of cyanide, and restoration of aerobic conditions to sewage waste.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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