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Which of the following carbonates decomposes at the lowest temperature?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: A

Thermal stability of Group carbonates increases down the group. The small polarises the carbonate ion most strongly, which weakens a C-O bond and favours loss of . So is the least stable.
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