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Consider the `DeltaG_(f)^(0) and Delta H_(f)^(0)` (kJ/mol) for the following oxides. Which oxide can be most easily decomposed to form the metal and oxygen gas?

A

`ZnO (Delta G^(0) = -318.4, Delta H^(0)= -348.3)`

B

`Cu_(2)O (Delta G^(0) = - 146.0, Delta H^(0) = -168.8)`

C

`HgO (Delta G^(0) = -58.5, Delta H^(0) = - 90.8)`

D

`PbO (Delta G^(0) = -187.9, Delta H^(0) = -217.3)`

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