When ammonium, potassium and calcium carbonates are each separately heated
-
A.
none of them will decompose -
B.
each of them will decompose to give carbondioxide and the respective oxide -
C.
ammonium carbonate and potassium carbonate will not decompose -
D.
only ammonium carbonate and the respective oxide -
E.
ammonium carbonate will decompose to give carbondioxide, water and ammonia
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation
Solid ammonium carbonate decomposes as it is heated.
(NH4)2CO3 → 2 NH3 + CO2 + H2O