Chemistry
The acidic gas produced when lead nitrate is heated is :
- PbO
- NO₂
- MgO
- N₂O
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Reason — When lead nitrate (Pb(NO₃)₂) is heated, it undergoes decomposition to form lead(II) oxide (PbO), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and oxygen (O₂). Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is a reddish brown acidic gas produced during this reaction.
2Pb(NO3)2(s) → 2PbO(s) + 4NO2(g) + O2(g)
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