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What chemical reaction is SiCl2>Si+Cl2

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The chemical reaction of SiCl2→ Si +Cl2 is

A decomposition reaction


Step-by-step explanation

  • A decomposition reaction is type of chemical reaction which involve breaking down a compound into smaller compounds or individual elements.
  • SiCl2→ Si +Cl2 is a decomposition reaction because SICl2 is broken down into Si and Cl2
  • Decomposition reaction often involve input of energy in form of heat to break down compounds
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