alleryStart learning →Strong heating decomposes limestone CaCO3 into?
ACaO and CO2
BCaO and CO
CCa(OH)2 and CO2
DCa and CO2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. CaO and CO2
Thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate produces calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
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