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Hydrogen peroxide can be prepared in the laboratory by the action of dilute acids on metallic peroxide. In one method, sodium peroxide is added in samall amount at a time to a dilute solution of sulphuric acid in cold. Sodium peroxide can be replaced by barium peroxide. In this case, a paste of BaO_(2).8H_(2)O is prepared and added gradually to an ice-cold dilute sulphuric acid. Barium sulphate precipitates out leaving behind a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide. Phosphoric acid can also be used in place of sulphuric acid. Which of the following is used for the preparation of H_(2)O_(2)? |
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Answer» Anhydrous `BaO_(2)` |
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