Question

Lead sulphate can be prepared by the following methods.

P Reacting lead with sulphuric acid.

Q Reacting lead nitrate with sodium sulphate solution.

R Reacting lead oxide with sodium sulphate solution.

Options

• Only P

• Only Q

• Only R

• Both Q and R

Answer 1

Only Q

Explanation:

Lead nitrate reacts with sodium sulphate solution to form insoluble lead sulphate as a precipitate. Lead oxide does not directly react with sodium sulphate solution, and lead does not provide the stated preparation by direct reaction with sulphuric acid.