JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3mt083
In the self-reduction step in lead extraction from partly roasted galena, the number of moles of PbO that react with one mole of PbS is
A21
B2
C1
D3
Answer: B
The reaction is PbS+2PbO3Pb+SOX2. Sulphur (−2 to +4) loses 6 electrons and each lead(II) gains 2, so 3 lead(II) are needed in total: 1 in PbS and 2 in PbO. Hence 2 mol PbO per mol PbS.