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JEE Main 202226 JulyMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2022
Date
26 July
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Hydrogen

JEE Main 2022 · 26 July · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Hydrogen

Which of the following can be used to prevent the decomposition of...

Which of the following can be used to prevent the decomposition of H2O2{H}_{2}{O}_{2}?

Options

  1. AUrea
  2. BFormaldehyde
  3. CFormic acid
  4. DEthanol

Correct answer

A. Urea

Step-by-step solution

H2O2{H}_{2}{O}_{2} decomposes slowly on exposure to light.
2H2O2(l)→2H2O(l)+O2(g)2{H}_{2}{O}_{2\left(l\right)} \to 2{H}_{2}{O}_{\left(l\right)} + {O}_{2\left(g\right)}
In the presence of metal surfaces or traces of alkali (present in glass containers), the above reaction is catalysed. It is, therefore, stored in wax-lined glass or plastic vessels in dark. Urea can be added as a stabiliser. It is kept away from dust because dust can induce explosive decomposition of the compound. Urea act as negative catalysts in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.

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