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Phosphoric acid is preferred over sulphuric acid in preparing hydrogen peroxide from peroxides. Why?

Options

  1. ASulphuric acid is too reactive with peroxides.
  2. BSulphuric acid forms unwanted byproducts.
  3. CPhosphoric acid is a weaker oxidizing agent.
  4. DPhosphoric acid stabilizes the reaction.

Correct answer

B. Sulphuric acid forms unwanted byproducts.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Sulphuric acid forms unwanted byproducts.

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