WAEC Chemistry 2012 Objective — Question 35
Question 35 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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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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