Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

  1. The central metal atom shows +4 oxidation states in potassium chromate and potassium dichromate.
  2. Limonite and sphalerite are ores of zinc.
  3. Zinc oxide is known as white lead with the formula (PbCO3)2.Pb(OH)2 and is used as a whitening material.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2

  5. 2 and 3
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. Limonite (Fe2O3.3H2O) is the ore of iron and sphalerite is the ore of zinc. Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. ZnO is a white powder that is insoluble in water, and it is widely used as an additive in numerous materials and products including rubbers, plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, etc. White lead (PbCO3)2•Pb(OH)2 is a complex chemical compound, containing both a carbonate and a hydroxide portion and occurs naturally as a mineral for lead. White lead compounds were used as pigmenting materials like cement, lubricants, etc. But due to its toxicity, they are not used frequently.

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