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QJEEM23Chafe0: JEE Main 2023 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM23Chafe0 Solution: Given below are two statements : Statement I : is used in the…

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : H2O2\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} is used in the synthesis of Cephalosporin

Statement II : H2O2\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} is used for the restoration of aerobic conditions to sewage wastes.

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

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Statement I\mathbf{I} is incorrect but Statement II\mathbf{II} is correct
  • B Statement I\mathbf{I} is correct but Statement II\mathbf{II} is incorrect
  • C Both Statement I\mathbf{I} and Statement II\mathbf{II} are incorrect
  • D Both Statement I\mathbf{I} and Statement II\mathbf{II} are correct

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

H2O2 is used in the synthesis of hydroquinone, tartaric acid and certain food products and pharmaceuticals (cephalosporin).

Nowadays it is also used in environmental (green) chemistry for example in pollution control treatment of domestic and industrial effluents, oxidation of cyanides restoration of aerobic condition to sewage waste.

Hence both statements are correct.

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