Question

Statement-1 : H₂O₂ is not stored in glass bottles.
Statement-2 : Alkali oxides present in glass catalyse the
decomposition of H₂O₂

Answer 1

Both the statements are correct and statement 2 correctly describes statement 1.

Explanation:

• Hydrogen peroxide is a very reactive species.

• It is a very unstable species and hence it's not often stored.

• Even if it's stored, it's stored in polymer bottles or plastic bottles.

• Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is,

• 2H2O2 = 2H2O +O2.

• This decomposition is increased by the alkali metal oxides like sodium oxide and potassium oxides.

• These oxides are often found in glass as it's often found contaminated with silica.

• So hydrogen peroxide isn't stored in glass bottles.

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Answer 2

Answer:

(A) Hydrogen peroxide can act as oxidizing as well as reducing agent.For example, in acidic medium, it oxidizes ferrous ions to ferric ions. 2Fe2 + + H2O2 .