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What are some examples of decomposition reactions?


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Decomposition reaction

  • A reaction in which a compound breaks into two or simpler compounds is called a Decomposition Reaction.
  • The general description of a decomposition reaction is as follows:-
  • XY→X+Y

Examples of decomposition reaction

The second example of this reaction is the decomposition of limestone.

CaCO3(s)CaO(s)+CO2(g)(Limestone)(Quicklime)


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