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COMEDK · Chemistry · 10. Hydrogen

Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide can be prevented by adding

  1. A urea
  2. B \(\mathrm{MnO}_2\)
  3. C oxalic acid
  4. D NaOH
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(A) urea

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\(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2\) decompose on exposure to light \(2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{O}_2\) Thus, its decomposition can be prevented by adding urea as a stabiliser.