The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory $2 K C l O _3 \xrightarrow[\text { catalyst }]{\text { heat }} 2 K C l + 3 0 _{ 2 }$ Which of the following statements is / are correct about the reaction?
✓
It is a decomposition reaction and takes place when heat is supplied.
B
It is a combination reaction.
C
It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by the release of heat.
D
It is a decomposition reaction and takes place in the presence of light.
Answer
Correct option: A.
It is a decomposition reaction and takes place when heat is supplied.
It is a decomposition reaction and takes place when heat is supplied.