UncategorizedWhen lead nitrate is heated, it breaks down into lead monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. 2Pb(NO3)2→2PbO+4NO2+O2This reaction is an example of:

When lead nitrate is heated, it breaks down into lead monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.


2Pb(NO3)22PbO+4NO2+O2


This reaction is an example of:


  1. A
    Combination reaction
  2. B
    Decomposition reaction
  3. C
    Double decomposition reaction
  4. D
    Displacement reaction 

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    Solution:

    concept - If a compound is a complex in nature, it breaks down into simpler compounds, it is called a decomposition reaction.
    As seen in the reaction, the lead nitrate ( Pb(NO 3 ) 2 ) is breaking down to form lead oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and oxygen.
    In a combination reaction, two or more reactants combine to form a single product. Thus, the given reaction is not a combination reaction.
    In a decomposition reaction, one reactant is decomposed (broken down) into two or more two products. This is what is happening in the given reaction, therefore, it is a decomposition reaction.
    In a displacement reaction, one element of the compound is replaced by a similar type of element. Thus, the given reaction is not a displacement reaction.
    Hence, the given reaction is a decomposition reaction. Thus, the correct option is (2).
     
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