Which of the following(s) undergoes thermal decomposition to give off oxygen?
A
HgO
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B
Ag2O
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C
PbO2
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D All of the above Thermal decomposition of oxides of metals: 2HgO(s)450oC−−−→2Hg(𝓁)+O2(g)2Ag2O(s)350oC−−−→4Ag(s)+O2(g)2PbO2(s)Δ−→2PbO(s)+O2(g)