Explain why reddish Brown fumes are observed on heating lead nitrate strongly

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Lead nitrate is a white coloured solid. When lead nitrate is heated, it decomposes to give lead oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. Lead oxide is a yellow coloured solid, while nitrogen dioxide is a brown coloured gas.

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Explain why reddish Brown fumes are observed on heating lead nitrate strongly

Dear student , Lead nitrate is a white coloured solid. When lead nitrate is heated, it decomposes to give lead oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. Lead oxide is a yellow coloured solid, while nitrogen dioxide is a brown coloured gas. Regards

Dear student ,

Lead nitrate is a white coloured solid. When lead nitrate is heated, it decomposes to give lead oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. Lead oxide is a yellow coloured solid, while nitrogen dioxide is a brown coloured gas.

Regards