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Red lead is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JIPMERJIPMER 2011
Options:
  • A PbO
  • B $\mathrm{PbO}_2$
  • C $\mathrm{Pb}_3 \mathrm{O}_4$
  • D $\mathrm{Pb}_2 \mathrm{O}_3$
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{Pb}_3 \mathrm{O}_4$
Red lead (minimum or sindhur), i.e., $\mathrm{Pb}_3 \mathrm{O}_4$ is a red powder, insoluble in water.

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