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Why is hydrogen peroxide stored in wax-lined bottles?

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Hydrogen peroxide is decomposed by the rough surfaces of glass, alkali oxides present in it and light. Therefore, to prevent its decomposition, H2O2 is usually stored in **** paraffin wax coated plastic or Teflon bottles.

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