Q. The chemical formula of sindhur is
A) $PbO$
B) $Pb_{3}O_{4}$
C) $ZnO$
D) $SnCl_{2}$
Explanation
(b)
The chemical formula of sindhur is $Pb_{3}O_{4}$. It is also called red lead or trilead tetraoxide. Red lead is used as a red pigment in making antirust and also as an oxidising agent in glass and match industries.
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