Question
Give two chemical reactions which show the acidic character of hydrogen peroxide.
Solution
Pure hydrogen peroxide turns blue litmus red indicating its acidic nature. The acidic character of hydrogen peroxide is indicated by the following reactions:
(i) Action with hydroxides. Hydrogen peroxide reacts to give peroxides:
(ii) Action with carbonates. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes carbonates to yield carbon dioxide.
(i) Action with hydroxides. Hydrogen peroxide reacts to give peroxides:
(ii) Action with carbonates. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes carbonates to yield carbon dioxide.
