Why is hydrated barium peroxide used in the preparation of hydrogen peroxide instead of anhydrous barium peroxide? Explain.

Why is hydrated barium peroxide used in the preparation of hydrogen pe

1.	Why is hydrated barium peroxide used in the preparation of hydrogen peroxide instead of anhydrous barium peroxide? Explain.
Answer» OT be used SINCE the precipitated BaSO4 forms a protective layer around the INTERACTED barium PEROXIDE there by PREVENTING the further reaction