Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 108
Question: $ H_2O_2 $ is manufactured these days
[DCE 2004]
Options:
A) By the action of $ H_2O_2 $ on $ BaO_2 $
B) By the action of $ H_2SO_4 $ on $ Na_2O_2 $
C) By electrolysis of 50% $ H_2SO_4 $
D) By burning hydrogen in excess of oxygen
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Electrolysis of 50% sulphuric acid gives per disulphuric acid $ (H_2S_2O_8) $ which on distillation yields 30% solution of hydrogen peroxide.