Carbamide solution used for bleaching degrades into
1. 0.3 % sodium perborate
2. 30 % hydrogen peroxide
3. 3 % hydrogen peroxide
4. 30 % sodium perborate
📝 Explanation:
Carbamide peroxide used in bleaching degrades into 3% hydrogen peroxide and 7% urea. The breakdown process: 1) 10% carbamide peroxide releases approximately 3% hydrogen peroxide, 2) The hydrogen peroxide is the active bleaching agent that breaks down chromophores, 3) Urea provides pH buffering and reduces sensitivity, 4) The slow release over 6-8 hours provides sustained bleaching action. This makes carbamide peroxide ideal for home bleaching as it provides controlled, sustained hydrogen peroxide release.