Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: H₂O₂ can act as both oxidising and reducing agent in basic medium.

Statement II: In the hydrogen economy, the energy is transmitted in the form of dihydrogen.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

• Statement I is false but statement II is true.

• Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

• Statement I is true but statement II is false.

• Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

Answer 1

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Explanation:

In both acidic and basic media, H₂O₂ can act as an oxidising and reducing agent. The energy in the hydrogen economy is transmitted in the form of dihydrogen. It also includes hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and use as a vehicle fuel.