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The pair of carbonates, which decompose to the metal and carbon dioxide on heating is:

A

`Na_(2)CO_(3), K_(2)CO_(3)`

B

`Li_(2)CO_(3), K_(2)CO_(3)`

C

`Li_(2)CO_(3), Mg CO _(3)`

D

`Na_(2)CO_(3), MgCO_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to diagonal relationship both the carbonates decompose to its metal and carbon dioxide. All other carbonates are stable to heat.
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