S Block Elements Question 165

Question: Which of the following metal carbonate is decomposed on heating

[MNR 1985; MP PET 1994; Pb. CET 2004]

Options:

A) $ MgCO_3 $

B) $ Na_2CO_3 $

C) $ K_2CO_3 $

D) $ Rb_2CO_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ MgCO_3\xrightarrow{Heat}MgO+CO_2 $ The metal whose oxide is stable, it’s carbonate is unstable