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Which of the following in incorrect for `CaCO_(3)` ?

A

It is a white fluffy powder.

B

It is almost insoluble in water.

C

When heated to 1200 K, it decomposes to evolve `O_(2)`.

D

it reacts with dilute acid to liberate `CO_(2)`.

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The correct Answer is:
C
It decomposes to evolve `CO_(2)`:
`CaCO_(3)(s)overset(1200K)toCaO(s)+CO_(2)(g)`
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