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Question
The preparation of lead sulphate from lead carbonate is a two step process (lead sulphate cannot be prepared by adding dilute sulphuric acid to lead carbonate)
What is the first step that is required to prepare lead sulphate from lead carbonate?
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Solution
Lead carbonate is first treated with dilute HNO3.
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