JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jul · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q68

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 68 of 90

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 K is lower than that of $\mathrm{D_2O}$ .

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Statement I. $\mathrm{H_2O_2}$ oxidises in both acid and base. True.

Statement II. Its density (about 1.44 g cm $^{-3}$ ) is higher than that of $\mathrm{D_2O}$ (1.11 g cm $^{-3}$ ). False.

(C)

Topics:Water and hydrogen peroxide

JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jul · Shift 1, Chemistry question 68