NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What is the common decomposition product of alkaline earth metal nitrates when heated?
Options
- ACarbon dioxide (CO 2 )
- BOxygen (O 2 )
- CNitrogen dioxide (NO 2 )
- DThe respective oxide of the metal
Correct answer
D. The respective oxide of the metal
Step-by-step solution
Alkaline earth metal nitrates, when heated, decompose to give the oxide of the respective metal along with nitrogen dioxide gas (NO 2 ).