Given below are two statements :
Statement I : $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ is used in the synthesis of Cephalosporin
Statement II : $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ 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 :
Solution
H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> is used in the synthesis of hydroquinone,
tartaric acid and certain food products and
pharmaceuticals (cephalosporin).
<br/><br/>Nowadays it is also used in environmental (green)
chemistry for example in pollution control
treatment of domestic and industrial effluents,
oxidation of cyanides restoration of aerobic
condition to sewage waste.
<br/><br/>Hence both statements are correct.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family
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