Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the chemical name of PbSO3 ?

  1. Lead tri-oxide

  2. Tri-Sulphate lead

  3. Lead sulpahte

  4. Lead(II) sulfite

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D Correct answer
Explanation

PbSO3 is Lead(II) sulfite - Pb is Lead, SO3 is the sulfite ion (not sulfate), and the +2 charge balances with the sulfite ion. Options A, B, and C are incorrect - option C contains a typo (sulpahte).