Q. When lead nitrate is heated it produces
A) NO_{2}
B) NO
C) N_{2}O_{5}
D) N_{2}O
Explanation
(a)
Lead nitrate on ignition furnish lead oxide and nitrogen dioxide with evolution of O_{2} gas.
2Pb(NO_{3})_{2} $\overset{300 - 400℃}{\rightarrow}$ 2PbO+4NO_{2}+O_{2}
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