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Which of the following alkali metal carb...

Which of the following alkali metal carbonates decomposes easily by heat

A

`Li_(2)CO_(3)`

B

`Na_(2)CO_(3)`

C

`K_(2)CO_(3)`

D

`Cs_(2)CO_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Due to `Li^(+),CO_(3)^(2-)` size incompatible it decomposes easily
`Li_(2)CO_(3) rarrLi_(2)O+CO_(2)`
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