Heating of calcium carbonate to give calcium oxide and carbon dioxide is
A
Disproportionation
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B
A reduction process
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C
Decomposition
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D
An oxidation process
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Solution
The correct option is C Decomposition When CaCO3 is heated, it releases carbon dioxide CO2 known as thermal decomposition . The reaction equation is: CaCO3→CaO+CO2