- The balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of lead nitrate is: 2Pb(NO₃)₂(s) → 2PbO(s) + 4NO₂(g) + O₂(g). - Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is a toxic, reddish-brown gas.
When we heat lead nitrate [Pb(NO₃)₂] in a boiling tube, we observe the emission of brown fumes. Which one of the following is the brown gas ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2021 · Topic: Inorganic Chemistry (Chemistry of Main Group Elements (s-block and p-block))
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