Hydrogen peroxide is now generally prepared to industrial scale by the:
A
action of H2SO4 on barium peroxide
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B
action of H2SO4 on sodium peroxide
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C
electrolysis of 50% H2SO4
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D
burning hydrogen in excess of oxygen
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Solution
The correct option is B action of H2SO4 on barium peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is prepared from barium peroxide by the following methods.
By the action of dilute sulphuric acid. A paste of hydrated barium peroxide (BaO2.8H2O) is prepared in ice – cold water and then added slowly to an ice-cold solution of 20% H2SO4.