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

question 24

Multiple Choice

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

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

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