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CO2 cannot be obtained by heating:
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A Na2CO3
  • B BeCO3
  • C Li2CO3
  • D Ca(HCO3)2
Solution:
1544 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Na2CO3
Carbonates of alkali metals are: thermally stable except carbonates of lithium.

Na2CO3 is thermally stable. Therefore CO2 cannot be obtained by heating Na2CO3.

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