The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory <br>$2KClO_3(s) \xrightarrow[heat]{catalyst} 2KCl(s) + 3O_2 (g) $<br>Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct about the reaction?<br><b>(a)</b> It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.<br><br><b>(b)</b> It is a combination reaction.<br><br><b>(c) </b>It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by the release of heat.<br><br><b>(d)</b> It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature.