Write a Balanced Half-Reaction for the Reduction of Hydrogen Peroxide

question 38

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced half-reaction for the reduction of hydrogen peroxide to water in an acidic solution.

• A) 2 H₂O₂( )→ 2 H₂O( )+ O₂(g)
• B) 2 H₂O₂( )+ 2e^- → 2 H₂O( )+ O₂(g)
• C) H₂O₂( )+ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 e^- → 2 H₂O( )
• D) H₂O₂( )+ 4 H⁺(aq)+ 2 e^- → 2 H₂O( )+ H₂(g)
• E) H₂O₂( )+ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 4 e^- → 2 H₂(g)+ O₂(g)

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