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Title: products of this reaction: H2O2 + H2SO4 + H2O -->
Post by: ryanc on June 12, 2005, 04:00:15 PM

H2O2 + H2SO4 + H2O -->


I didn't really know what to think, eh?
let me know

Title: Re:products of this reaction: H2O2 + H2SO4 + H2O -->
Post by: Donaldson Tan on June 12, 2005, 04:59:12 PM

sulphuric acid acts as a catalyst for the decomposition for hydrogen peroxide.

Title: Re:products of this reaction: H2O2 + H2SO4 + H2O -->
Post by: Mitch on June 12, 2005, 06:39:08 PM

I doubt water is a reactant, seems like a possible product to me. ;)

Title: Re:products of this reaction: H2O2 + H2SO4 + H2O -->
Post by: xiankai on June 13, 2005, 02:00:50 AM

Quote from: geodome on June 12, 2005, 04:59:12 PM

sulphuric acid acts as a catalyst for the decomposition for hydrogen peroxide.

could that be concentrated sulphuric acid?

Title: Re:products of this reaction: H2O2 + H2SO4 + H2O -->
Post by: Donaldson Tan on June 13, 2005, 07:38:04 PM

xiankai: even adding dilute HCl catalyses the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.