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Explain why the thermal stability of `H_(2)O_(2)` is very low.

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Bond dissociation enthalpy of the O-O bond present in `H_(2)O_(2)` molecule is very low. (35kcal.mo`1^(-1)`) i.e., the bond is very weak. For this reason, the thermal stability of `H_(2)O_(2)` is extremely low.
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