On heating, the following trioxocarbonate (IV) salts decompose to give solid residue except
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A.
ammonium trioxocarbonate (IV) -
B.
calcium trioxocarbonate (IV) -
C.
lead (ll) trioxocarbonate(IV) -
D.
zinc trioxocarbonate (IV)
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Ammonium trioxocarbonate (IV) is an unstable compound. It decomposes on heating to yield ammonia, carbon (IV) oxide and water. All of these are gases.