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In the self-reduction step in lead extraction from partly roasted galena, the number of moles of that react with one mole of is

  1. A
  2. B2
  3. C1
  4. D3

Answer: B

The reaction is . Sulphur ( to ) loses 6 electrons and each lead(II) gains 2, so 3 lead(II) are needed in total: 1 in and 2 in . Hence 2 mol per mol .
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