Solid Potassium Chlorate Readily Decomposes in the Presence of a Catalyst

question 93

Multiple Choice

Solid potassium chlorate readily decomposes in the presence of a catalyst and heat to form oxygen gas and potassium salt. What is the correct balanced reaction?

• A) 2KClO₃s) \(\rightarrow\) 2KCls) + 3O₂g)
• B) KClO₄s)\(\rightarrow\) KCls) + 2O₂g)
• C) KClO₃s) \(\rightarrow\) KCls) + 3Og)

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