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How many moles of O2 will be formed from the decomposition of Pb(NO3)2?

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Always write and balance the full chemical equation. Then use the stoichiometric ratio directly from the coefficients to determine the number of moles of any product.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • 1 mole
  • 2 moles
  • 0.5 mole
  • 4 moles
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation


Step 1: Balanced equation for lead nitrate decomposition
\[ 2\, \text{Pb(NO}_3)_2 \rightarrow 2\, \text{PbO} + 4\, \text{NO}_2 + \text{O}_2 \]
Step 2: Mole ratio from the equation
From the equation: \[ 2 \text{ moles of Pb(NO}_3)_2 \text{ produce } 1 \text{ mole of O}_2 \]
Step 3: Oxygen produced from 2 moles of Pb(NO\(_3\))\(_2\)
The question considers 2 moles of Pb(NO\(_3\))\(_2\) decomposition: \[ \text{O}_2 \text{ produced} = 1 \text{ mole} \]
\[ \boxed{\text{1 mole of O}_2 \text{ is formed from the decomposition of 2 moles of Pb(NO}_3)_2} \]
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