Chemistry: The Molecular Science
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Chapter 16.11, Problem 16.13PSP
All of these substances are stable with respect to decomposition to their elements at 25 °C. Which are kinetically stable and which are
- (a) MgO(s)
- (b) N2H4(ℓ)
- (c) C2H6(g)
- (d) N2O(g)
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