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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 highly unstable.

B

its enthalpy of decomposition is high.

C

it undergo auto - oxidation on prolonged standing.

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
`H_(2)O_(2)` is unstable liquid and decomposes into water and oxygen either on standing or on heating.
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