Why doesn't potassium chlorate decompose into potassium oxide + carbon dioxide?why?
Asked by fqzoquk
| 24th Jun, 2017,
02:39: AM
Expert Answer:
When heated strongly in oxygen present in air, potassium chlorate decomposes into potassium chloride and oxygen.
This reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen.

Answered by Vaibhav Chavan
| 24th Jun, 2017,
08:45: PM
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