NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the product of heating limestone according to the given reaction?CaCO 3 → CaO + CO 2
Options
- ACalcium oxide
- BCarbon dioxide
- CCalcium carbonate
- DCalcium carbide
Correct answer
A. Calcium oxide
Step-by-step solution
Heating limestone (CaCO 3 ) results in the formation of calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ).