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What are the properties of hydrogen peroxide in organic reactions?

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Hydrogen peroxide in both acidic and basic medium acts as an oxidizing as well as the reducing agent. The following reactions will give a clear picture:

Oxidation Reaction of H2O2 :  

                           (1) Oxidizes black Pbs to white PbSO4Reaction: Pbs + 4H2O2 → PbSO+ 4H2O

Reduction Reactions of Hydrogen Peroxide:

                           (1) It reduces Barium Peroxide to monoxide. Reaction: BaO2 + H2O2 → BaO + H2O + O2

                                                     

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