How does hydrogen peroxide react?

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anor277
Aug 5, 2017

Well, the oxygen disproportionates.........

Explanation:

#H-stackrel(-I)O-stackrel(-I)O-H stackrel(hnu)rarr stackrel(-II)OH_2+1/2stackrel(0)O_2#

The reaction is usually slow, and may require catalysis for efficient reaction.

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