How many electrons are transferred in the reduction of 1 mol of Oâ‚‚ to Hâ‚‚O in acidic medium?
Reaction: Oâ‚‚ + 4H+ + 4e- -> 2Hâ‚‚O . 4 electrons per mole of Oâ‚‚. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom and Periodicity, Topic: Mole concept, atomic models and periodic trends.