Ferrous sulphate decomposes with the evolution of a gas having a characteristic odour of burning

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Ferrous sulphate decomposes with the evolution of a gas having a characteristic odour of burning sulphur. Write the chemical reaction involved and identify the type of reaction

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answered Jan 9, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) 6 6 11
selected Jan 24, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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2FeSO4(s) +Heat -----> Fe2O3(s) + SO2(g) + SO3(g)
It is a thermal decomposition reaction.

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