Question

Which of the following is the correct statement for red lead ?

• A. It is an active form of lead
• B. Its molecular formula is Pb2 O3
• C. It decomposes into PbO and CO2
• D. It decomposes into PbO and O2

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

It decomposes into PbO and O2

Answer 2

Pb3O4 $\overset{\quad > 550^{0}C\quad}{\rightarrow}$ 6PbO + O2­