Question

Litharge is chemically

• A. $PbO$
• B. $PbO_{2}$
• C. $Pb_{3}O_{4}$
• D. $Pb \left( CH _{3} COO \right)_{2}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$PbO$

Answer 2

Litharge is chemically $PbO$. It is an amphoteric oxide and is used in making flint glass, as a drier in paints, varnishes etc.