Q11 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (16 Mar Shift 2) · Chemistry

The correct statements about H2O2 are :

(A) used in the treatment of effluents.

(B) used as both oxidising and reducing agents.

(C) the two hydroxyl groups lie in the same plane.

(D) miscible with water.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • A
    (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • Correct answer
    B
    (A), (B) and (D) only
  • C
    (B), (C) and (D) only
  • D
    (A), (C) and (D) only

Solution

Figure

Structure of H2O2

(Open book type) → Non-planar

H2O2 is used in the treatment of effluents.

Figure act as both O.A. and R.A.

H2O2 is miscible in water due to hydrogen bonding.

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

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