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The compound which gives off oxygen on moderate heating is:

A

Cupric oxide

B

Mercuric oxide

C

Zinc oxide

D

Aluminium oxide

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The correct Answer is:
B
The decomposition of mercuric oxide happens at a relatively low temperature.
`2HgO overset(600^@C)to 2Hg + O_2 uarr`
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