90% H2O2 is used as an oxidant for rocket fuel with hydrazine.
A
True
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B
False
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Solution
The correct option is A True H2O2 oxidize H2NNH2 to free N2 and water.
H2N−NH2(l)+2H2O2(l)→N2(g)+4H2O(g)+heat.
Reaction is exothermic and the products being gases at the temperature of reaction there is tremendous increase in pressure. Hence, this mixture is used as a rocket propellant.