\({ H }_{ 2 }{ O }_{ 2 }\) is a better oxidising agent than water as discussed below. Explain.

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Calculate the strength of 10 volume solution of hydrogen peroxide.

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Explain the correct context in which the following terms are used diprotium.

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Would you expect the hydrides of N, O and F to have lower boiling points than the hydrides of their subsequent group members? Give reasons.

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How do you expect the metallic hydrides to be useful for hydrogen storage? Explain

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Among NH_3, H₂O and HF, which would you expect of have highest magnitude of hydrogen bonding and why?

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What properties of water make it useful as a solvent? What type of compounds can it disolve.

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Knowing the properties of H₂O and D₂O, do you think that D₂O can be used for drinking purposes?

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Justify the position of hydrogen in the periodic table on the basis of its electronic configuration.

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Write the names of isotopes of hydrogen. What is the mass ratio of these isotopes?

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What do you understand by the term 'auto-protolysis' of water? what is its significance?

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What is water gas? How is it prepared?

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Give an example of an ionic hydride and a covalent hydride:

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What is the cause of bleaching action of H₂O₂?

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What is the use of hydrogen in the manufacture of Vanaspati Ghee?

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