Can Decomposition Reactions Be Redox?

Yes, decomposition is a redox reaction. This is best illustrated with an example. Let's look at the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide: {eq}2H_2O_2(a...

Which decomposition reaction is not a redox reaction?

CaCO3→CaO+CO2 is a decomposition reaction . Here in this reaction we can see that there is no change in the oxidation number of any species so it is not a redox reaction.

What is a redox decomposition?

In decomposition reactions, a compound is broken down into its constituent parts. ... In combustion reactions, a compound reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat. In disproportionation reactions, a molecule is both reduced and oxidized; these types of reactions are rare.

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