Chemistry

A compound which liberates reddish brown gas around the anode during electrolysis in its molten state is

  1. lead (II) nitrate
  2. lead (II) sulphate
  3. lead (II) oxalate
  4. lead (II) bromide

Electrolysis

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lead (II) bromide

Reason — During electrolysis of Lead [II] bromide, Br-1 ions are discharged at the anode. Reddish brown fumes are due to bromine vapours.

Reaction at anode:
Br- - e- ⟶ Br
Br + Br ⟶ Br2

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