While hydrogen peroxide is primarily an oxidizing agent, it acts as a **reducing agent** when confronted with powerful oxidizers in acidic media. When is added to an acidified solution of Potassium Pe

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While hydrogen peroxide is primarily an oxidizing agent, it acts as a **reducing agent** when confronted with powerful oxidizers in acidic media. When $H_2O_2$ is added to an acidified solution of Potassium Permanganate ($KMnO_4$), what are the visible result and the stoichiometric fate of the $H_2O_2$?

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Correct answer: B. In acidic medium, powerful forces to act as a reducing agent. The intensely purple ion is reduced to the colourless ion, completely decolourising the solution. Simultaneously, is oxidized, bubbling off as gas.

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