A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which the compound is broken up into its constituents.
A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which the compound is broken up into its constituents. When the decomposition is brought about by a catalyst, it is called catalytic decomposition.
Let us look at the catalytic decomposition of the compound potassium trioxochlorate V. in the presence of the catalysts manganese dioxide. The reaction occurs as follows;
