Which of the Following Processes Could Theoretically Produce the Maximum

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes could theoretically produce the maximum mass of oxygen per gram of metal salt reactant?

• A) 2 KClO₃ → 2 KCl + 3 O₂
• B) 4 KO₂ + 2 CO₂ → 2 K₂CO₃ + 3 O₂
• C) 2 Na₂O₂ + 2 H₂SO₄ → 2 H₂O + O₂
• D) 2 HgO → 2 Hg + O₂
• E) NaBrO₂ → NaBr + O₂

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