JAMB Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 14

Question 14 of 41 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Mineral acids are usually added to commercial hydrogen peroxide to

A. Reduce it to water and oxygen
B. Oxidise it
C. Minimise its decompositionCorrect
D. Decompose it

Explanation

Mineral acids (especially H₃PO₄) are added to hydrogen peroxide to stabilise it and minimise decomposition (2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂).

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