Explain if H2O2 is likely to disproportionate into H2O and O2 ?

1 Answer
May 13, 2018

Consider hydrogen peroxide,

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The peroxide bond isn't extremely strong, so excitation with any amount of energy (e.g. light) can catalyze its decomposition into water and oxygen gas.

This is why you only buy hydrogen peroxide in solid, dark bottles.