What occurs during a decomposition reaction?

1 The components of several molecules recombine to form new molecules.

2 A compound partitions into its components.

3 New compounds are formed by chemical bonding

The correct answer is 2 A compound partitions into its component.

Explanation:

Decomposition is a process that deals with the further breakdown of the both dead plant body and animal body. The process is carried out by the decomposers.

Decomposers breaks down the dead body of plants and animals to acquire chemical energy from them.

Example of decomposers are Dungbettles.