Pure oxygen can be produced by the catalyzed decomposition of potassium chlorate.Choose the correct balanced chemical equation for this reaction. A) KClO₃(s)→ KClO(s)+ O₂(g) B) 2 KClO₃(s)→ 2 K(s)+ Cl₂(g)+ 3 O₂(g) C) 2 KClO₃(s)→ 2 KCl(s)+ 3 O₂(g) D) 2 KClO₃(s)→ 2 KClO₂(s)+ O₂(g) E) KClO₃(s)→ K(s)+ ClO(g)+ O₂(g)

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The balanced chemical equation for the catalyzed decomposition of potassium chlorate is 2 KClO3(s) → 2 KCl(s) + 3 O2(g). Therefore, Choice C is the correct balanced equation since it shows the formation of pure oxygen gas (O2) and the production of potassium chloride (KCl) from the decomposition of potassium chlorate (KClO3).

Pure Oxygen Can Be Produced by the Catalyzed Decomposition of Potassium