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From the following statements regarding H2O2, choose the incorrect statement: (1) It can act only as an oxidizing agent (2) It decomposes on exposure to light (3) It has to be stored in plastic or wax lined glass bottles in dark (4) It has to be kept away from dust

1. It can act only as an oxidizing agent
2. It decomposes on exposure to light
3. It has to be stored in plastic or wax lined glass bottles in dark
4. It has to be kept away from dust

Correct answer: It can act only as an oxidizing agent

Solution

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) can act as both an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent, making the statement that it can act only as an oxidizing agent incorrect.

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