Which metal carbonate is decomposed on heating?

MgCO₃

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NaCO₃

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K₂CO₃

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BaCO₃

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Solution

The correct option is A
MgCO₃

Due polarizing power of $M g^{2 +}$ ion

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Which metal carbonate is decomposed on heating?

The correct option is A MgCO3 Due polarizing power of Mg2+ ion

The correct option is A
MgCO₃

Due polarizing power of $M g^{2 +}$ ion