Question

The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory

`2"KClO"_3("s") overset("Heat")underset("Catalyst")(->) 2"KCl"("s") + 3"O"_2 ("g")`

Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct about the reaction ?

Options

• It is a decomposition reaction and is endothermic in nature

•  It is a combination reaction

• It is a decomposition reaction and is accompanied by release of heat

• It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature

Answer 1

It is a decomposition reaction and is endothermic in nature