Practice question
Question
In the reaction 2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂, what is the oxidizing agent?
Explanation
H₂O₂ (O: -1) is reduced to -2 in H₂O and oxidized to 0 in O₂; it acts as both, but here it oxidizes itself.
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