The reaction of H_2S + H_2O_2 → S + 2H_2O manifests

JEE Main Chemistry question

The reaction of HS + HO → S + 2HO manifests

(A)Reducing action of HO
(B)Oxidising nature of HOCorrect
(C)Alkaline nature of HO
(D)Acidic nature of HO

Answer: (B)

Solution

In this reaction, sulphur in HS goes from to (oxidised, losing 2 electrons) while the peroxide oxygen in HO goes from to (reduced, gaining electrons), i.e. HO accepts electrons and is itself reduced — the defining

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