Q11 / 57 · KVPY 2019 (SA) · Chemistry

PbO2 is obtained from
 

  • A
    the reaction of PbO with HCl
     
  • B
    thermal decomposition of PbNO32 at 200°C
     
  • Correct answer
    C
    the reaction of Pb3O4 with HNO3
     
  • D
    the reaction of Pb with air at room temperature

Solution

(a)  PbO+HCl⟶PbCl2+H2O
(not correct option)
(b) 2 PbNO32⟶2PbO+4NO2+O2
(not correct option)
(c) Pb3O4+4HNO3⟶2 PbNO32
+PbO2+2H2O (correct option)
(d) Pb+ air (contains O2,H2O and CO2 ) room
temperature
Protective layer of varying cornposition, mainly PbCO3 is formed only on the surface. (not correct option)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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