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Ferrous sulphate decomposes with the evo...

Ferrous sulphate decomposes with the evolution of a gas having a characteristic odour of burning sulphur. Write the chemical reaction involved and identify the type of reaction.

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`underset(underset("sulphate")("Ferrous"))(2FeSO_(4)(s)) overset(Heat)tounderset(underset("oxide")("Ferric"))(Fe_(2)O_(3))+underset(underset("dioxide")("Sulphur"))(SO_(2)(g))+underset(underset("trioxide")("Sulphur"))(SO_(3)(g))`
This is an example of decomposition reaction (Thermal decomposition).
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