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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Solution
Given below is the chemical equation for the given chemical reaction:
2FeSO4(s)Heat−−→Fe2O3(s)+SO2(g)+SO3(g)
It is a thermal decomposition reaction as one compound is breaking down into more than two products on heating.