2 H2O2(aq) → 2 H2O(l) + O2(g) The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to form water and oxygen gas is — Kinetics Chemistry Question
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2 H2O2(aq) → 2 H2O(l) + O2(g)
The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to form water and oxygen gas is represented by the equation above. A proposed mechanism for the reaction, which involves the free radicals HO• and HOO•, is represented by the three equations below.
H2O2 → 2 HO• (slow)
H2O2 + HO• → H2O + HOO• (fast)
HOO• + HO• → H2O + O2 (fast)
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