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The mass of CaO obtained by the decompostion of 2 moles of CaCO3 is:
Molar mass of calcium carbonate = 100 g/mol
Molar mass of calcium oxide = 56 g/mol

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100 g
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112 g
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106 g
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56 g
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Solution

The correct option is B 112 g
CaCO3CaO+CO2
Moles of calcium carbonate= 200100=2
1 mole of calcium oxide can be obtained from 1 mole of calcium carbonate.
Hence, 2 moles of CaO is formed.
Mass of calcium oxide = 2×56=112 g

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