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Statement-I: Li(2)CO(3) decomposes on he...

Statement-I: `Li_(2)CO_(3)` decomposes on heating to give `CO_(2)` gas
Statement-II: Carbonated of alkali metals give wakly alkaline solutions due to the hydrolysis of carbonate ion

A

Both the statements are true

B

Both the statements are false

C

I is false and II is true

D

I is true and II is false

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