Which of the following statements regarding hydrogen peroxide is/are incorrect?
Aqueous solution of $H_{2} O_{2}$ turns blue litmus red
The two hydroxy groups in hydrogen peroxide lie in the same plane
When $H_{2} O_{2}$ behaves as a reducing agent, the $O - O$ bond in its molecules is not broken down
Aqueous solution of $H_{2} O_{2}$ is stored in plastic bottles and some urea, phosphoric acid or glycerol is added to that solution

Question

Which of the following statements regarding hydrogen peroxide is/are incorrect?
Aqueous solution of $H_{2} O_{2}$ turns blue litmus red
The two hydroxy groups in hydrogen peroxide lie in the same plane
When $H_{2} O_{2}$ behaves as a reducing agent, the $O - O$ bond in its molecules is not broken down
Aqueous solution of $H_{2} O_{2}$ is stored in plastic bottles and some urea, phosphoric acid or glycerol is added to that solution

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

-A- The two hydroxy groups in hydrogen peroxide lie in the perpendicular planes as hydrogen peroxide has open book structure-B- Aqueous solution of H2O2 first turns blue litmus red- then it bleaches it as it is a mild bleaching agent-

(A) The two hydroxy groups in hydrogen peroxide lie in the perpendicular planes as hydrogen peroxide has open book structure.(B) Aqueous solution of H2O2 first turns blue litmus red, then it bleaches it as it is a mild bleaching agent.

(A) The two hydroxy groups in hydrogen peroxide lie in the perpendicular planes as hydrogen peroxide has open book structure.
(B) Aqueous solution of $H_{2} O_{2}$ first turns blue litmus red, then it bleaches it as it is a mild bleaching agent.