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Oxidation states of the metal in the minerals galenite and cerussite, respectively are:

Option: 1

IV in galenite and II in cerussite

 


Option: 2

II in galenite and II in cerussite

 


Option: 3

IV in galenite and II, IV in cerussite

 


Option: 4

II in galenite and II, IV in cerussite


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Galenite is the mineral form of lead (II) sulfide \textup{(PbS)}.

In \mathrm{PbS}, lead (\mathrm{Pb}) has an oxidation state of +\mathrm{II}.

Cerussite is the mineral form of lead (II) carbonate \left(\mathrm{PbCO}_3\right). In \mathrm{PbCO}_3, lead (\mathrm{Pb})also has an oxidation state of +\mathrm{II} .

Therefore, the correct option is 2: II in galenite and II in cerussite. 

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