A lead compound (X) on strong heating gives a brown gas (B), a colourless gas (C) and a yellow residue (D); (D) on further heating in air at about 470 °C gives a bright red compound (E). What is the f

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A lead compound (X) on strong heating gives a brown gas (B), a colourless gas (C) and a yellow residue (D); (D) on further heating in air at about 470 °C gives a bright red compound (E). What is the formula of (E)?

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C

Solution:

Litharge (PbO) on heating in air at about 470 °C is oxidised to red lead, Pb₃O₄.

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Litharge (PbO) on heating in air at about 470 °C is oxidised to red lead, Pb₃O₄.

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