Which of the following does not give an oxide on heating?
A
MgCO3
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B
Li2CO3
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C
ZnCO3
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C None of the above On thermal decomposition: MgCO3→MgO+CO2 Li2CO3→Li2O+CO2 ZnCO3→ZnO+CO2 All of the above compounds gives oxides. Hence option D is correct.