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Q. The dipole moment of H2O2 is more than that of H2O but H2O2 is not a good solvent because :

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Solution:

H2O2 is thermally unstable and it decomposes easily.

$H _{2} O _{2}(l) \longrightarrow H _{2} O (l)+\frac{1}{2} O _{2}( g )$

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