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प्रश्न
In the following reaction between lead sulphide and hydrogen peroxide:
PbS (s) + 4H2O2(aq) → PbSO4(s) + 4H2O(1)
(a) which substance is reduced?
(b) Which substance is oxidised?
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उत्तर
(a) Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is reduced.
(b) Lead sulphide (PbS) is oxidised.
This is because lead sulphide gains oxygen, while hydrogen peroxide loses oxygen.
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