Chemistry · Rate of a chemical reaction, factors affecting the rate of reactions: concentration, temperature, pressure and catalyst

The catalyst used in preparation of oxygen from hydrogen peroxide is:

The catalyst used in preparation of oxygen from hydrogen peroxide is:

  • A. manganese dioxide
  • B. magnesium oxide
  • C. manganese oxide
  • D. manganese sulphate

Step-by-step solution

Manganese dioxide (MnO2) is a well-known catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. The reaction is 2 H2O2 → 2 H2O + O2, and MnO2 speeds up the reaction without being consumed.
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