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Given the balanced equation:

2KClO3==> 2KCl + 3O2

Which type of reaction is represented by this equation?

(1) synthesis

(2) decomposition

(3) single replacement

(4) double replacement

Verified Answer :

The the type of reaction is Decomposition. Because u broke down one compound into smaller pieces.

Answer: Option (2) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

An equation in which the the number of reactants equal the number of products is known as a balanced equation.

Whereas a reaction in which a compound dissociates into two or more compounds is known as a decomposition reaction.

Therefore, the given reaction \(2KClO_3 \rightarrow 2KCl + 3O_2\) represents that \(KClO_{3}\) decomposes into KCl and \(O_{2}\).

Hence, it is a decomposition reaction.

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