Which from following formulae is of galena?

Which from following formulae is of galena?
  1. $\mathrm{CaSO}_4 \cdot 2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  2. $\mathrm{PbS}$
  3. $\mathrm{ZnS}$
  4. $\mathrm{BaSO}_4$

Solution

The chemical formula for galena is PbS. This means that galena is made up of one atom of lead (Pb) and one atom of sulfur (S). Galena is also known as lead glance

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (12 May Shift 2)

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