From the following statements regarding , choose the incorrect statement:

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Strategy:
 Evaluate the known chemical properties of hydrogen peroxide.  is characterized by its ability to undergo both oxidation and reduction (dual nature) and its relative instability leading to decomposition in the presence of light, glass, or dust.

Step 1: Check Statement (a)
"It can act only as an oxidising agent". This is incorrect.  contains Oxygen in an intermediate oxidation state () and can be oxidized to  (acting as a reducer) or reduced to  (acting as an oxidizer).

Step 2: Verify

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