In which of the following reaction, $ H_2O_2 $ as reducing agent ?
In the given reaction, $2KMnO_4 + 2H_2O_2 ightarrow 2MnO_2 + 2KOH + 2H_2O + 3O_2$, hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$) acts as a reducing agent. This is because it reduces $KMnO_4$ (potassium permanganate) from the +7 oxidation state of manganese in $MnO_4^-$ to the +4 oxidation state in $MnO_2$. Hence, $H_2O_2$ is oxidized to $O_2$ in the process. Therefore, $H_2O_2$ acts as a reducing agent in this reaction.