NEETChemistrySurface Chemistry
What is the chemical equation representing the decomposition of potassium chlorate?
Options
- A2KClO 3 → 2KCl + 3O 2
- B2KCl + 3O 2 → 2KClO 3
- C3O 2 → 2KCl + 2KClO 3
- DKClO 3 → KCl + O 2
Correct answer
A. 2KClO 3 → 2KCl + 3O 2
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph provides the chemical equation for the decomposition of potassium chlorate as 2KClO 3 → 2KCl + 3O 2 .