Question

The chemical formula of lead sulfate is

• A. Pb₂SO₄
• B. Pb(SO₄)₂
• C. PbSO₄
• D. Pb₂(SO₄)₃

Answer 1

The correct option is C

PbSO₄

Explanation of the correct option:

Option C:

• The chemical formula of lead sulfate is${\mathrm{PbSO}}_4$_.
• Lead(II) sulfate (${\mathrm{PbSO}}_4$) is a white solid which appears white in microcrystalline form.
• ${\mathrm{PbSO}}_4$ is prepared by treating lead oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate with warm sulfuric acid or by treating a soluble lead salt with sulfuric acid.
• Alternatively, it can also be made by the interaction of solutions of lead nitrate and sodium sulfate.

Explanations of the incorrect options:

Option A:

• This is an incorrect formula for lead sulfate.

Option B:

• $\mathrm{Pb}{\left({\mathrm{SO}}_4\right)}_2$ is not the chemical formula for Lead(II) sulfate.
• Hence, this is an incorrect option.

Option D:

• This is not the correct option as ${\mathrm{Pb}}_2{\left({\mathrm{SO}}_4\right)}_3$ is not the chemical formula for Lead(II) sulfate.

Final answer: The chemical formula of lead sulfate is${\mathrm{PbSO}}_4$_.