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Q. The dipole moment of $H_{2}O_{2}$ is more than that of $H_{2}O$ but $H_{2}O_{2}$ is not a good solvent because

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The dipole moment of $H_{2}O_{2}$ is more than that of $H_{2}O$ but $H_{2}O_{2}$ is not a good solvent because $H_{2}O_{2}$ is thermally unstable and it decomposes easily.

$H_{2}O_{2}\left(l\right) \rightarrow H_{2}O \, \left(l\right)+\frac{1}{2}O_{2}\left(g\right)$

Its decomposition is catalysed by alkali metals present in traces in the glass the vessel.