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2Pb(NO3)2(s)Heat−−→2PbO(s)+4NO2(g)+O2(g)

The given reaction is an example of :

A
Combination reaction
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Decomposition reaction
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Endothermic reaction
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Exothermic reaction
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Solution

The correct options are
B Decomposition reaction
C Endothermic reaction
In the given reaction, a single compound Pb(NO3)2 is breaking down on heating to form different compounds PbO,NO2,O2. Therefore, this reaction is a decomposition reaction.
Also, the given reaction is an endothermic reaction as heat is absorbed for the reaction to occur.
This is a type of thermal decomposition reaction.

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