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Decomposition Reaction

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Question 26

Ferrous sulphate decomposes with the evolution of a gas having a characteristic odour of burning sulphur. Write the chemical reaction involved and identify the type of reaction.

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Given below is the chemical equation for the given chemical reaction:

$2 {FeSO}_{4} (s) Heat - - \to {Fe}_{2} O_{3} (s) + {SO}_{2} (g) + {SO}_{3} (g)$

It is a thermal decomposition reaction as one compound is breaking down into more than two products on heating.

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