Ammonium nitrate decomposes on heating.

Decompose

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The correct option is A
Decompose

Ammonium nitrate decomposes into nitrous oxide and water vapour when heated.
NH₄NO₃ → N₂O + 2H₂O

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Ammonium nitrate decomposes on heating.

The correct option is A DecomposeAmmonium nitrate decomposes into nitrous oxide and water vapour when heated. NH4NO3 → N2O + 2H2O

The correct option is A
Decompose

Ammonium nitrate decomposes into nitrous oxide and water vapour when heated.
NH₄NO₃ → N₂O + 2H₂O