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

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12 Years agoGrade upto college level
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12 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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