Question 27

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Ferrous sulphate decomposes with the evolution of a gas having a characteristic odour of burning sulphur. Write the chemical reaction involved and identify the type of reaction.

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2FeSO4(s) ⎯⎯⎯ ⎯→ Fe2O3(s) + SO2(g) + SO3(g) It is a thermal decomposition reaction 118 E XEMPLAR P ROBLEMS – SCIENCE