Given below are two statements.
Statement I : Hydrogen peroxide can act as an oxidizing agent in both acidic and basic conditions.
Statement II : Density of hydrogen peroxide at $298 \mathrm{~K}$ is lower than that of $\mathrm{D}_{2} \mathrm{O}$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Solution
Density of $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ is more as compared to $\mathrm{D}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
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$$
\begin{aligned}
&\mathrm{d}_{\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}}=1.44 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cc} \\\\
&\mathrm{d}_{\mathrm{D}_{2} \mathrm{O}}=1.106 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cc}
\end{aligned}
$$
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And hydrogen peroxide acts as an oxidising as well as reducing agent in both acidic and basic medium.
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$\therefore $ Statement $\mathrm{I}$ is correct.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family
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