Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 256
Question: $ H_2O_2 $ is always stored in black bottles because
Options:
A) It is highly unstable
B) Its enthalpy of decomposition is high
C) It undergoes auto-oxidation on prolonged standing
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] $ H_2{O_2} $ is unstable liquid and decomposes into water and oxygen either on standing or on heating.