There is loss in weight when mixture of Li2CO3 and Na2CO3⋅10H2O is heate strongly. This loss is due to :
A
Li2CO3
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B
Na2CO3⋅10H2O
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C
both (a) and (b)
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is C both (a) and (b) Loss in weight due to following reactions: Li2CO3→Li2O+CO2↑ Na2CO3⋅10H2O→Na2CO3+10H2O↑ As sodium carbonate is thermally stable so it will not dissociates on heating.