Hydrogen Peroxide MCQs

Hydrogen peroxide is a highly versatile chemical compound with numerous applications. It is composed simply of hydrogen and oxygen. Similar to ozone, which consists solely of oxygen, hydrogen peroxide possesses several notable properties. H2O2 is a significant oxidant used in various industries, including paper manufacturing, polymer production, and the creation of detergents and cosmetics. Hydrogen peroxide is also a natural remedy for many health issues. With its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it is often prescribed by doctors worldwide as a preventive measure and treatment for diseases involving pathogens.

Which of the following contains a peroxide linkage?

(a) SO2
(b) MnO2
(c) NO2
(d) BaO2

Fenton’s reagent is

(a) Zn + HCl
(b) Sn + HCl
(c) FeSO4 + H2O2
(d) None

H2O2 cannot oxidise

(a) Na2SO3
(b) O3
(c) PbS
(d) KI/HCl

he structure of hydrogen peroxide is

(a) Planar
(b) Spherical
(c) Linear
(d) Non-planar

Hydrogen peroxide is

(a) oxidising agent
(b) reducing agent
(c) oxidising as well as reducing
(d) None

Which of the following statements is false?

(a) H2O2 is oxidising
(b) H2O2 is reducing
(c) H2O2 is basic
(d) H2O2 is acidic

The gram equivalent weight of H2O2 as a reductant is

(a) 34
(b) 68
(c) 18
(d) 17

Acidified potassium permanganate is dropped over sodium peroxide taken in a round bottom flask at room temperature. The vigorous reaction takes place to produce

(a) hydrogen peroxide
(b) a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen
(c) a colourless gas hydrogen
(d) a colourless gas dioxygen

Which of the following gives hydrogen peroxide on electrolysis?

(a) H2SO4
(b) H2O
(c) HCl
(d) None of the above

In the disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide, forming H2O and O2, its equivalent weight is

(a) 8.5
(b) 17
(c) 34
(d) 68