Which of the following compounds undergoes/undergo thermal decomposition?
- A. Zinc oxide
- B. Silver oxide and zinc oxide
- C. Silver oxide ✓
- D. Magnesium oxide
Correct Answer: C. Silver oxide
Explanation
Silver oxide (Ag_2O) is relatively unstable to heat and undergoes thermal decomposition to yield silver metal and oxygen gas. Zinc oxide and magnesium oxide are highly stable to heat.
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