On heating, the following trioxocarbonate (IV) salts decompose to give solid residue except

On heating, the following trioxocarbonate (IV) salts decompose to give solid residue except

  • A.
    ammonium trioxocarbonate (IV)
  • B.
    calcium trioxocarbonate (IV)
  • C.
    lead (ll) trioxocarbonate(IV)
  • D.
    zinc trioxocarbonate (IV)
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Ammonium trioxocarbonate (IV) is an unstable compound. It decomposes on heating to yield ammonia, carbon (IV) oxide and water. All of these are gases.

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