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प्रश्न
Classify the following reaction into –
- Direct combination
- Decomposition
- Displacement
- Double decomposition
The reaction is – Zinc hydroxide on heating gives zinc oxide and water.
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उत्तर
Zinc hydroxide a single compound decomposes into two simpler components zinc oxide and water, hence it is a decomposition reaction.
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