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- Hydrogen peroxide is not only an antiseptic but also an oxidizing agent. The following equation shows the reaction of hydrogen peroxide with acetaldehyde to give acetic acid: C2H4O(l) + H2O2(l) → C2H4O2(l) + H2O(l) In this reaction, which species is oxidized and which species is reduced? Which species is the oxidizing agent and which species is the reducing agent?arrow_forwardExamine the structure of the following amino acid and answer the questions below: Name the amino acid. Does it exhibit optical activity? Why? Describe the acid-base properties of amino acids. What is zwitterion?arrow_forwardAre carboxylic acids or carboxylate ions more acidic? I'm confused about the terms and how to determine the acidity. Here is my current understanding: Carboxylic acids have the ability to donate a hydrogen ion and become deprotonated, therefore it is acidic. Carboxylate ions are already deprotonated and have already become acidic. Is this correct?arrow_forward
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