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In the thermal decomposition of potassium chlorate given as 2KClO32KCl+3O2, law of mass action

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Cannot be applied
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Can be applied
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Can be applied at low temperature
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Can be applied at high temp. and pressure
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Solution

The correct option is A Cannot be applied
The thermal decomposition of potassium chlorate is an irreversible reaction and hence takes place only in the forward direction. Hence, the law of mass action is not applicable in this case

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