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In which of the following reaction, H2O2 acts as oxidising agent and in which it acts as reducing agent?
(i) 2KI + H2O➝ 2KOH + I2
(ii) Cl2 + H2O2 ➝ 2HCl + O2

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In this reaction, H2O2 oxidises KI to I2 so it acts as oxidising agent.

In this reaction, H2O2 reduces Cl2 to HCl, so it acts as reducing agent.

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