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When each of the nitrates of Potassium, Magnesium and iron is heated,

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When each of the nitrates of Potassium, Magnesium and iron is heated,

  • A. all the nitrates decompose to their oxides
  • B. the nitrate of magnesium gives the nitrite and oxygen
  • C. the nitrates of magnesium and iron give the oxides
  • D. the nitrate of iron gives the nitrite and oxygen
  • E. the nitrate of the magnesium is not decomposed
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

When heated, the nitrates of potassium, magnesium, and iron decompose as follows:

- Potassium nitrate (KNO₃) decomposes to potassium nitrite (KNO₂) and oxygen (O₂).

- Magnesium nitrate (Mg(NO₃)₂) decomposes to magnesium oxide (MgO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and oxygen (O₂).

- Iron(III) nitrate (Fe(NO₃)₃) decomposes to iron(III) oxide (Fe₂O₃) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and oxygen (O₂).

So, all three nitrates would not decompose to their respective oxides except Nitrates of Magnesium and Iron.

The correct answer is  C. 


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