Why Is Hydrogen Peroxide Kept in Dark Plastic Bottles

5A Why Is Hydrogen Peroxide Kept in Dark Plastic Bottles  

In addition to protection from breakage, the brown plastic bottles in which hydrogen peroxide is commonly sold enhance the shelf-life of this product. Packaging plays an important role in limiting the light-induced chemical reactions of hydrogen peroxide. 

The chemical structure of hydrogen peroxide in Fig. 5.4.1 depicts the oxygen— 

Alternatively, as an oxidizing agent, H202 yields H20 (or OH- in basic solution) as the oxygen atoms undergo reduction to the —2 oxidation state  

Under certain conditions FI202 can simultaneously undergo both oxidation and reduction — i.e., disproportionation — to yield water and oxygen  

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Why is hydrogen peroxide kept in dark plastic bottles See p. 40. 

Why is hydrogen peroxide kept in dark plastic bottles See p. 40. Why does chlorine in swimming pools work best at night See p. 70. 

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