Which of the following can be used to prevent the decomposition of H O ? 2 2 2 2 (A) Urea (B) Formaldehyde (C) Formic acid (D) Ethanol

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Which of the following can be used to prevent the decomposition of H O ? 2 2 2 2

(A) Urea
(B) Formaldehyde
(C) Formic acid
(D) Ethanol

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A) UREA. Decomposition of H O is prevented in the presence of urea. Urea acts as a stabilizer which when added to the solution retards the decomposition.

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