Source: Exemplar

The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory: 2KClO₃(s) → [heat, catalyst] → 2KCl(s) + 3O₂(g) Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct about the reaction?

Options

Option A is correct

It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature

Option B

It is a combination reaction

Option C

It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by release of heat

Option D

It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature