Which type of chemical reaction occurs in 2KCIO3 → AKCI + 302?

synthesis

decomposition

single replacement

double replacement

Decomposition reaction

Explanation:

Chemical equation:

2KClO₃ → 2KCl + 3O₂

The given reaction is decomposition reaction.

Decomposition reaction:

It is the reaction in which one reactant is break down into two or more product.

AB → A + B

Synthesis reaction:

It is the reaction in which two or more simple substance react to give one or more complex product.

Single replacement:

It is the reaction in which one elements replace the other element in compound.

AB + C → AC + B

Double replacement:

It is the reaction in which two compound exchange their ions and form new compounds.

AB + CD → AC + BD