JIPMER2012Chemistrys Block Elements
Which of the following metal carbonates decomposes on heating?
Options
- AMgCO ₃
- BNa ₂ CO ₃
- CK ₂ CO ₃
- DRb ₂ CO ₃
Correct answer
A. MgCO ₃
Step-by-step solution
MgCO ₃ decomposes on heating to give MgO and CO ₂ while alkali metal carbonates (except Li ₂ CO ₃ ) do not.