Multiple choice general knowledge

'Chinese white' actually is

  1. sodium carbonate

  2. calcium oxide

  3. zinc oxide

  4. lead carbonate
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chinese white is the commercial name for zinc oxide (ZnO), a white pigment used in paints and artists' materials. It's known for its purity and opacity compared to other white pigments. Zinc oxide is different from lead white (lead carbonate) which was historically used but is toxic.

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