JAMB Chemistry 2012 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Mineral acids are usually added to commercial hydrogen peroxide to

A. oxidize it
B. decompose it
C. minimize its decompositionCorrect
D. reduce it to water and oxygen

Explanation

Mineral acids are added to commercial hydrogen peroxide to minimize its decomposition, stabilizing the solution.

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