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H(2)O(2) is always stored in black bottl...

`H_(2)O_(2)` is always stored in black bottles because

A

it is high unstable

B

its enthalpy of decomposition is high

C

it undergoes autoxidation on prolong standing

D

None of the above

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C
`H_(2)O_(2)` is always stored in black bottles because `H_(2)O_(2)` decomposes into water and oxygen in the presence of light .
`2H_(2)O_(2) (l) to 2H_(2) O(l) + O_(2) (g)`
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