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What type of reaction is represented by the chemical equation shown

below?
2PbO2 → 2PbO + O2

decomposition
single replacement
synthesis
deouble replacement

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Answer:

Decomposition reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

2PbO2 → 2PbO + O2

2PbO2 is reactant.

2PbO + O2 is the product.

Definition : -

Decomposition reaction is a chemical reaction in which a single reactant breaks down to simpler products.

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