Question

The reaction of Pb+4 and O-2 produces the compound of

a
Pb2O2

b
PbO

c
Pb2O

d
PbO2

Answer 1

Pb₂O₄

Step-by-step explanation:

The given species are:

Pb⁴⁺ O²⁻

Now, to solve this problem, we use the combining powers which corresponds to the number of electrons usually lost or gained or shared by atoms during the course of a chemical combination.

Pb⁴⁺ O²⁻

Combining power 4 2

Exchange of valencies 2 4

Now the molecular formula is Pb₂O₄