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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrogen

Assertion(A): The colour of old lead paintings can be restored by washing them with a dilute solution of H2O2.
Reason(R): Hydrogen peroxide reduces PbS to Pb

  1. A Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation for A
  2. B Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation for A
  3. C A is true, R is false
  4. D A is false, R is true
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(C) A is true, R is false

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The colour of old lead paintings can be restored by washing them with a dilute solution of H2O2. The reaction is given below i.e. PbOLitharge→H2SPbSBlack→H2O2PbSO4White Here, hydrogen peroxide acts as oxidising agent because oxidation state of sulphur changes from -2…
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