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What gas is produced when calcium carbonate is heated strongly in thermal decomposition?

  • A Oxygen
  • B Sulfur dioxide
  • C Carbon dioxide
  • D Carbon monoxide
Correct Answer: Option C — Carbon dioxide
Explanation:
Heating calcium carbonate strongly causes thermal decomposition producing calcium oxide quicklime and carbon dioxide gas a reaction widely used in cement production and lime kilns.
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