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Why `H_(2)O_(2)` is a better oxidant than water?

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`H_(2)O_(2)` is a better oxidant than water because `H_(2)O_(2)` being unstable readily dissociates to form stable water molecule along with evolution of `O_(2)` gas. `2H_(2)O_(2) rarr 2H_(2)O + O_(2)
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