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Which of the following carbonates will not decompose on heating?

A

`MgCO_3`

B

`NaCO_3`

C

`K_2CO_3`

D

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The correct Answer is:
A
Group 2 carbonates (expcept `BeCO_3`) decomphose on heating. Carbonates of group 1 (except `Li_2CO_3`) do not decompose on heating.
`MgCO_3overset(Delta)toMgO+CO_2uparrow`
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