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How is dioxygen prepared in the laboratory from KClO3? - Chemistry

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How is dioxygen prepared in the laboratory from KClO3?

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Dioxygen is prepared by heating potassium chlorate (KClO3) in the presence of the catalyst, MnO2.

\[\ce{\underset{Potassium chlorate}{2KClO_{3(s)}} ->[Heat][MnO2] 2KCl_{(s)} + \underset{Dioxygen}{3O_{2(g)}}}\]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 7 Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18
Exercises | Q 3. iii. | Page 164
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