Multiple choice

Which of the following salts of lead is categorised as carcinogenic to humans?

  1. Lead (II) iodide

  2. Lead(II) nitrate

  3. Lead(II) oxide

  4. Lead dioxide
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lead(II) nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Pb(NO3)2. It commonly occurs as a colourless crystal or white powder and unlike most other lead(II) salts, it is soluble in water.Lead(II) nitrate is toxic and an oxidising agent and is categorised as probably carcinogenic to humans.

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