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A: Lithium carbonate is not so stable to heat

R: Lithium being very small in size polarizes large \mathrm{CO_3^{2-} } ion leading to the formation of more stable \mathrm{Li}_2 \mathrm{O} and \mathrm{CO}_2
 

Option: 1

A is correct and R is the correct explanation.


Option: 2

A is correct and R is the also correct but not correct explanation.


Option: 3

A is correct and R is incorrect.


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A is incorrect and R is incorrect.


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Lithium carbonate is unstable to heat, lithium being rerysmall in size polarises a large \mathrm{CO}_3{ }^{2-} ion leading to the formation of more stable \mathrm{Ci}_2 \mathrm{O}  and \mathrm{Co_2}

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