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Q. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide can be prevented by adding

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$H_2O_2$ decomposes sloiily on exposure to light.
$2H_2 O_{2(l)} \rightarrow 2H_2 O_{(l)} + O_{2(g)} $
Its decomposition can be prevented by adding urea as a stabilizer.