Asked in PMC Practice Test 9 (2021) 2021Moderate

Oxygen is not released on heating in which of the compounds?

Correct answer: A. (NH4)2Cr2O7

  • A. (NH4)2Cr2O7
  • B. K2Cr2O7
  • C. Zn(ClO3)2
  • D. KClO3

Explanation

This compound, also known as ammonium dichromate, decomposes upon heating to form chromium (lll) oxide, nitrogen gas, and water vapor. Oxygen gas is not released in this reaction.

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