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Write down reactions involved in the extraction of Pb. What is the oxidation number of lead in litharge?

Write down reactions involved in the extraction of Pb. What is the oxidation number of lead in litharge?

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Navjyot Kalra
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9 years ago
2PbS + 3O2 → 2PbO + 2SO2
PbS + 2O2 → PbSO4
PbS + 2PbO → 3Pb + SO2
PbS + PbSO4 → 2Pb + 2SO2
Oxidation number of Pb in litharge (PbO) is + 2

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