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Which oxide easily undergoes thermal decomposition because it is highly unstable?
AHgO
BMgO
CAl2O3
DCr2O3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. HgO
Mercury(II) oxide lies near the top of the plot and breaks down into mercury and oxygen on heating.
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