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Which of the following carbonates does not evolve `CO_(2)` on heating ?A. `Li_(2)CO_(3)`B. `Na_(2)CO_(3)`C. `K_(2)CO_(3)`D. `Cs_(2)CO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`Li_(2)CO_(3)` being least stable due to size incompatibily of `Li^(o+)` and `CO_(3)^(2Θ)` ions, it decomposes most readily. `Li_(2)CO_(3)overset(Delta)rarr Li_(2)O+CO_(2)`


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