How will you concentrate H 2 O 2 ? Show differences between structures of H 2 O 2 and H 2 O by drawing their spatial structures. Also mention three important uses of H 2 O 2 .

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

H₂O₂ is concentrated by distillation under reduced pressure. It can be further concentrated by careful distillation under low pressure.

H₂O₂ has a non polar structure whereas H₂O has a polar structure which can be drawn as given below-

3 important uses of H₂O are-

1. It is often used in bleach for hair and it is also used as an antiseptic and is old in market as perhydrol.

2. It is used to manufacture chemicals like sodium perborate and per-carbonate, which are present in high quality detergents.

3. It is used in industry as a bleaching agent for textiles, paper pulp, leather, etc.

How will you concentrate H2O2? Show differences between structures of H2O2 and H2O by drawing their spatial structures. Also mention three important uses of H2O2.

How will you concentrate H₂O₂? Show differences between structures of H₂O₂ and H₂O by drawing their spatial structures. Also mention three important uses of H₂O₂.