Which of the following statements with regard to heating of lead nitrate powder over a flame are correct? 1. Brown fumes of NO2 are released. 2. Colourless O2 gas is released. 3. It is an example of oxidation reaction. 4. It is an example of thermal decom

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Q: 20 (CDS-I/2023)
Which of the following statements with regard to heating of lead nitrate powder over a flame are correct?
1. Brown fumes of NO2 are released.
2. Colourless O2 gas is released.
3. It is an example of oxidation reaction.
4. It is an example of thermal decomposition used for the production of NO2 gas.
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Science

question_exam: 

CDS-I

When lead nitrate is heated, it decomposes to produce brown fumes of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), oxygen (O2), and lead oxide. The process is a thermal decomposition reaction, not oxidation, as it involves breaking down a compound with heat. Options 2 and 4 are correct.