The volume of CO2 obtained by the complete decomposition of 9.8 g Na2CO3 at STP is :
A
0 L
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B
11.2 L
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C
2.06 L
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D
4.5 L
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Solution
The correct option is A0 L
The chemical formula of sodium carbonate (washing soda) is Na2CO3. When it is heated it undergoes a thermal decomposition reaction. This takes place above 500 degree C. The reaction of decomposition is
Na2CO3(s)→Na2O(s)+CO2(g)
The name of the first reaction product Na2O is Sodium Oxide which is solid and used in glass making and the name of the second reaction product is Carbon Dioxide which is a gas.
On calculating this reaction one might get answer 2.06 litres but as Na2CO3is soda ash and it does not decomposes at STP And CO2 does not evolved.