$(i)$ Draw the gas phase and solid phase structure of $H_2O_2$.
$(ii)$ $H_2O_2$ is a better oxidizing agent than water. Explain.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) $(i)$ $H_2O_2$ has a non-planar structure. The gas phase structure has a dihedral angle of $111.5^{\circ}$ and the solid phase structure has a dihedral angle of $90.2^{\circ}$.
$(ii)$ $H_2O_2$ is a better oxidizing agent than water because the $O-O$ bond in $H_2O_2$ is weak and can easily break to release oxygen atoms or accept electrons to form water.
Examples:
$1.$ $H_2O_2$ oxidizes an acidified solution of $KI$ to $I_2$,which gives a blue color with starch solution:
$2KI + H_2SO_4 + H_2O_2 \longrightarrow K_2SO_4 + 2H_2O + I_2$
$2.$ $H_2O_2$ oxidizes black $PbS$ to white $PbSO_4$:
$PbS + 4H_2O_2 \longrightarrow PbSO_4 + 4H_2O$

Explore More

Similar Questions

In which of the following reactions does hydrogen peroxide act as a reducing agent?

The structural formula of $H_2O_2$ is:

Which statement is false about $H_2O_2$?

$H_2O_2$ acts as a reducing agent in

Which of the following solutions produces $H_2 O_2$ on electrolysis?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo