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2KClO3(s) Heat 2KCl(s)+3O2 (g)
The above reaction is an example of decomposition reaction.

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Solution

The correct option is A thermal
The given reaction is thermal decomposition reaction. In thermal decomposition reaction, a single substance breaks into two or more simple substances on heating. Here, in this case, KClO3 on heating decomposes into potassium chloride (KCl) and oxygen.

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