Hydrogen peroxide decomposes according to 2H₂O₂(aq) → 2H₂O(l) + O₂(g)
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Problem
Hydrogen peroxide decomposes according to
2H₂O₂(aq) → 2H₂O(l) + O₂(g).
If O₂ forms at 1.6 mmol·min⁻¹, what is the rate of disappearance of H₂O₂ expressed in mol·s⁻¹?
(a) 1.6×10−3mol⋅s−1
(b) 5.3×10−5mol⋅s−1
(c) 2.7×10−5mol⋅s−1
(d) 8.0×10−6mol⋅s−1