Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2009

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    Darking of surfaces painted with white lead is due to

    A) \[{{H}_{2}}S\]                                   

    B) \[C{{O}_{2}}\]

    C) \[Cu\]                                  

    D) \[{{O}_{2}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    White lead reacts with \[{{H}_{2}}S\] of the atmosphere and forms lead sulphide which is black in colour. Due to this reason, the surface painted with white lead becomes dark after sometime.


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