Everywhere I look it just states that $\ce{MnO2}$ acts as a catalyst but I have yet to find a simple explanation for what it actually does. What is the mechanism involved in simple terms?
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1Decomposition of H2O2 is catalyzed by pretty much everything. – Ivan Neretin Oct 11 '20 at 16:18
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It's heterogeneous catalyst - surface chemistry isn't well understood. – Mithoron Oct 11 '20 at 16:25
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related https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/131904/what-is-the-rate-expression-for-decomposition-of-ceh2o2-in-the-presence-of – Mithoron Oct 11 '20 at 16:26