The carbonate that will not decompose on heating is
A. `Na_(2) CO_(3)`
B. `CaCO_(3)`
C. `BaCO_(3)`
D. `Li_(2)CO_(3)`
A. `Na_(2) CO_(3)`
B. `CaCO_(3)`
C. `BaCO_(3)`
D. `Li_(2)CO_(3)`
Correct Answer – A
Alkali metal carbonates (i.e., `Na_(2)CO_(3), K_(2)CO_(3)`, etc.) except `Li_(2)CO_(3)` do not decompose on heating.
Correct Answer – D
All alkali metal carbonates (except `Li_(2)CO_(3)`) are highly stable to heat as compared to other metal carbonates.