Which compound breaks down to form litharge upon decomposition?

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18 Mar 2019
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Among the given compounds, only red lead (Pb3O4) decomposes to yield litharge (PbO). Lead(I) oxide (Pb2O) and lead dioxide (PbO2) do not produce litharge upon decomposition.

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