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Status coated with white lead on long exposure to atmosphere turn black and the original colour can be restored on treatment with `H_(2)O_(2)` . Why ? |
Answer» On long exposure to atmosphere , white lead is converted into black PbS due to the action of `H_(2)S` present in the atmosphere . As a result , statues turn black . `PbO_(2) + 2H_(2)S to PbS + 2H_(2)O` On treatment of these blackened statues with `H_(2)O_(2)` , black PbS gets oxidised to white `PbSO_(4)` and the colour is restored. `PbS + 4H_(2)O_(2) to PbSO_(4) + 4H_(2)O` |
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