What happens to a higher metal oxide when it is heated in supply of oxygen?
A
Remains the same
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B
Melts down due to heat
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C
Becomes ductile
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D
Converts to lower oxide of metal along with the release of dioxygen gas
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Solution
The correct option is D Converts to lower oxide of metal along with the release of dioxygen gas When a higher metal oxide is heated in supply of oxygen, it is converted to lower metal oxide and dioxygen gas.