(H\_{2}O\_{2}) is always stored in black bottles because. | CHEMISTRY - HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

$H_{2}O_{2}$ is always stored in black bottles because.

A

It is highly unstable

B

Its enthalpy of decomposition is high

C

It undergo autooxidation on prolonged standing

D

None of these

Answer

It undergo autooxidation on prolonged standing

Explanation

Solution

$H_{2}O_{2}$ is unstable liquid and decomposes into water and oxygen either on standing or on heating.