Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004403

Which of the following is an example of a decomposition reaction?

1

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

2

CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

3

Zn + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2

4

NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

Solution:

The equation CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 is a decomposition reaction where calcium carbonate breaks down into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.

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