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The chemical formula of red lead (minium) is

A $Pb X_{2} O X_{3}$
B $PbO$
C $PbO X_{2}$
D $Pb X_{3} O X_{4}$

Answer: D

Red lead is the mixed oxide

Pb X_{3} O X_{4}

, formulated as

2 PbO \cdot PbO X_{2}

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