Question

Which of the following is called Berthelot�s salt ?

• A. $\left( NaPO _{3}\right)_{6}$
• B. $NaOCl$
• C. $KClO_3$
• D. $KHF_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$KClO_3$

Answer 2

Potassium chlorate $\left( KClO _{3}\right)$ is called Berthelot salt, which on thermal decomposition gives potassium chloride and oxygen gas.