On reaction of Lead Sulphide with dilute nitric acid which of the following is not formed?
- Sulphur
- Nitric oxide
- Lead nitrate
- Nitrous oxide
Answer
(4) Nitrous oxide
Solution
3PbS + 8HNO3(dil.)
3Pb(NO3)2 + 2NO + 3S + 4H2O
Dilute HNO3 oxidises S2- to S and is itself reduced to NO, so lead nitrate, sulphur and nitric oxide are formed.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is not formed.
Answer: (4)