Why is hydrogen peroxide kept in coloured bottles?

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Why is hydrogen peroxide kept in coloured bottles?

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answered Jan 9, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) 6 6 11
selected Jan 24, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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This is done in order to cut off light because hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen in the presence of light.

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