NEET2015Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
On heating which of the following releases C O 2 most easily?
Options
- AK 2 C O 3
- BN a 2 C O 3
- CM g C O 3
- DC a C O 3
Correct answer
C. M g C O 3
Step-by-step solution
Thermal stability order K 2 C O 3 > N a 2 C O 3 > C a C O 3 > M g C O 3 Therefore M g C O 3 releases C O 2 most easily. M g C O 3 → Δ M g O + C O 2