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Why is hydrogen peroxide stored in wax-lined plastic coloured bottles?

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Why is hydrogen peroxide stored in wax-lined plastic coloured bottles?

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The decomposition of H2O2 occurs readily in the presence of rough surface (acting as catalyst). It is also decomposed by exposure of light. Therefore, wax-lined smooth surface and coloured bottles retard the decomposition of H2O2.

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