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A white solid which is yellow when hot but changes to white again on cooling is _______

  • A. PbO
  • B. CaO
  • C. Ag₂O
  • D. ZnO

Aniket Singh , 8 Months ago
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The substance you are describing is PbO, which stands for lead(II) oxide. This compound appears yellow when heated and reverts to a white color upon cooling. Here’s a brief overview of the options:

Options Analysis

  • A. PbO: Yellow when hot, white when cool.
  • B. CaO: Typically remains white.
  • C. Ag₂O: Usually brown or black.
  • D. ZnO: Generally white, does not change color with temperature.

Thus, the correct answer is A. PbO.

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