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  4. In the following redox reaction 2 MnO-4 + 6 H+ + 5 H2 O2 arrow 2 Mn2+ + 8 H2O + 5 O2 the reducing agent is

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Q. In the following redox reaction
$2 \, MnO^{-}_4 + 6 H^{+} + 5 H_2 O_2 \rightarrow 2 \, Mn^{2+} + 8 H_2O + 5 O_2$
the reducing agent is

Redox Reactions

Solution:

$H_2O_2$ acts as a reducing agent in presence of a stronger oxidising agent.