Question

$Pb{{O}_{2}}$ is:

• A. basic
• B. acidic
• C. neutral
• D. amphoteric

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

basic

Answer 2

$Pb{{O}_{2}}$ is an acidic oxide of lead. It forms salt with base. $Pb{{O}_{2}}+2NaOH+2{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow{{}}N{{a}_{2}}[Pb{{(OH)}_{6}}]$