Q.

Pb3O4+8HCl → 3PbCl2+Cl2+4H2O.   Correct statement about this reaction is

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a

PbO is the reducing agent

b

PbO2is the oxidizing agent

c

PbO is both reducing agent and a base

d

Four moles of HCl undergo oxidation

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

1. It is a redox reaction    PbO2 ---  Oxidant and base    HCl – reductant and acidOf the four moles of HCl only two moles undergo oxidation2.It is an acid –base reaction but not a redox reaction    PbO – Base    HCl – Acid
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