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Which of the following is not produced upon the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate?
 

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a

Sulphur dioxide

b

Ferric oxide

c

Sulphur trioxide

d

Ferrous oxide

answer is C.

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On heating, ferrous sulphate decomposes to produce ferric oxide (Fe2O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and sulphur trioxide (SO3). Ferric oxide is a solid, while SO2 and SO3 are gases. Ferrous oxide is not produced in this reaction.

2FeSO4(s) Heat Fe2O3(s) + SO2(g) +2SO3(g)

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Which of the following is not produced upon the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate?