Question

What substances are formed as a result of this reaction?

`2H_2O_2 -> 2H_2O + O_2`
Catalase

Answer 1

Well water and dioxygen.........

Explanation:

Hydrogen peroxide disproportionates according to the following reaction:

`H_2O_2 rarr H_2O + 1/2O_2`

The oxygen in hydrogen peroxide is formally oxidized from `-I` to `0` in oxygen gas, AND reduced from `-I` to `-II` in water.

The simultaneous oxidation and reduction is formally known as a `"disproportionation reaction. "`