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Question: Which of the following has lowest thermal stability?...

Which of the following has lowest thermal stability?

A

Li2CO3Li_{2}CO_{3}

B

Na2CO3Na_{2}CO_{3}

C

K2CO3K_{2}CO_{3}

D

Rb2CO3Rb_{2}CO_{3}

Answer

Li2CO3Li_{2}CO_{3}

Explanation

Solution

:Li2CO3Li_{2}CO_{3} is least stable and decomposes on heating

unlike other alkali metal carbonates.

Li2CO3Li2O+CO2Li_{2}CO_{3} \rightarrow Li_{2}O + CO_{2}