GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following compounds contains the lead(II) ion?
A
PbO
B
PbCl₄
C
Pb₂O
D
Pb₂S
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The compound that contains the lead(II) ion is lead(II) oxide.

Detailed explanation-2: -The name of this compound becomes Lead (II) monoxide. Hence, the name of PbO is Lead (II) monoxide. Additional information: Lead monoxide is an amphoteric oxide and it has some other common names – litharge, massicot, plumbous oxide, and galena.

Detailed explanation-3: -The common name of Lead oxide(PbO) is litharge. Manganese (IV) oxide, lead (IV) oxide and red lead (Pb3O4) react with concentrated hydrochloric acid to liberate chlorine.

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