Compare the structures of $H_2O$ and $H_2O_2$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) In the gaseous phase, the water molecule $(H_2O)$ has a bent structure with a bond angle of $104.5^{\circ}$. The $O-H$ bond length is $95.7 \, pm$.
Hydrogen peroxide $(H_2O_2)$ has a non-planar structure in both the gas and solid phases. The dihedral angle in the gas phase is $111.5^{\circ}$, while in the solid phase, it is $90.2^{\circ}$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Given below are two statements :
Statement $I$ : $H_2O_2$ is used in the synthesis of Cephalosporin.
Statement $II$ : $H_2O_2$ is used for the restoration of aerobic conditions to sewage wastes.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

$H_2O_2$ is manufactured these days by

What is the $\%$ strength of $22.4$ volume of $H_2O_2$ solution (in $\%$)?

In the following reaction,identify the nature of the product formed by the complete hydrolysis of the underlined atom at $R.T.$:
${H_2}{\underline{S}}_2{O_8} + {H_2}O \longrightarrow {H_2}S{O_4} + {H_2}O_2$

Difficult
View Solution

Phosphoric acid is preferred over sulphuric acid in preparing hydrogen peroxide from peroxides. Why?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo