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\\ce{2KClO3->MnO2 2KCl + 3O2g - is a balanced equation.}\ State why the compound MnO2 is written above the arrow.

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\[\ce{2KClO3->[MnO2] 2KCl + 3O2[g] - is a balanced equation.}\]

State why the compound MnO2 is written above the arrow.

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Solution

MnO2 is a catalyst in the reaction which does not under go any change and simply increases the rate of reaction is written above the arrow.

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Chapter 1: The Language Of Chemistry - Additional Questions

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Viraf J. Dalal Simplified ICSE Chemistry [English] Class 9
Chapter 1 The Language Of Chemistry
Additional Questions | Q 16.3
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