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Which of the following is a product formed when LiClO3 decomposes?
O2
Li2O
Cl2O
Li

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Answer:

O₂

Explanation:

You decompose KClO₃ in the lab to prepare oxygen according to the equation

2KClO₃ ⟶ 2KCl + 3O₂

K and Li are Group 1 metals, so LiClO₃ should have properties like those of KClO₃.

It should decompose to form oxygen.

2LiClO₃ ⟶ 2LiCl + 3O₂

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