Question

in order to prevent the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen what stabilizer is added?

a- Bakelite

b- nitrite

c- phosphate

d- carbonate

Answer 1

Generally phosphates more specifically pyrophosphates and organophosphonates (as they are good chelating agents) are used as stabilisers to prevent catalytic decomposition of H₂O₂ caused by transition metal ions and other impurities.