Question

$K_a$ of $H_2{O}_2$ is of the order of:

• A. $10^{-12}$
• B. $10^{-14}$
• C. $10^{-16}$
• D. $10^{-10}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$H_2{O}_2$ (Hydrogen peroxide) is a corrosive volatile liquid. It is slightly acidic in nature. Its $p{K}_a$ value is approximately $10^{-12}$.