Assertion (A) The carbonate of lithium decomposes easily on heating to form
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 2020-01-19

Assertion (A) The carbonate of lithium decomposes easily on heating to form lithium oxide and `CO_(2)`. Reason (R) Lithium being very small in size polarises large carbonate ion leading to the formation of more stable `Li_(2)O` and `CO_(2)`.