Hydrogen Peroxide Disproportionation

2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2

概述

Hydrogen peroxide simultaneously acts as both oxidizing and reducing agent in this disproportionation reaction. One molecule is reduced to water (O goes from -1 to -2) while another is oxidized to oxygen gas (O goes from -1 to 0). Manganese dioxide or the enzyme catalase dramatically accelerate this reaction.

参与者

角色 物质 系数 状态
反应物 Hydrogen Peroxide H₂O₂ 2 (aq)
产物 Oxygen O 1 (g)
产物 Water H₂O 2 (l)

日常示例

The fizzing when hydrogen peroxide is applied to a wound occurs because catalase enzyme in blood rapidly decomposes H₂O₂, releasing oxygen bubbles.

工业重要性

H₂O₂的分解被用于废水处理（催化氧化）和高浓度H₂O₂作为火箭推进剂，过氧化氢酶活性也是食品加工和生物技术中的重要指标。

属性

类型
Redox
可逆
否
能量
放热
ΔH
-196.1 kJ/mol
催化剂
MnO₂ or catalase enzyme

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Hydrogen Peroxide Disproportionation?
The balanced equation is: 2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂.
What type of reaction is Hydrogen Peroxide Disproportionation?
Hydrogen Peroxide Disproportionation is a redox reaction.
Is Hydrogen Peroxide Disproportionation exothermic or endothermic?
Hydrogen Peroxide Disproportionation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -196.1 kJ/mol.
What conditions are needed for Hydrogen Peroxide Disproportionation?
This reaction requires a catalyst (MnO₂ or catalase enzyme).