Q15Multiple choice
The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory Heat 2KClO3 (s) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Catalyst → 2KCl (s) + 3O2 (g) Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct about the reaction?
- (a)It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature
- (b)It is a combination reaction
- (c)It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by release of heat
- (d)It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature
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(a) It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature