Question

What is the correct name for the ionic compound, PbS?
? lead(IV) sulfide
? leadous sulfide
? lead(II) sulfide
? lead sulfide
? lead(I) sulfide
GPT-4o mini
The correct name for the ionic compound PbS is **lead(II) sulfide**. This is because lead (Pb) has a +2 oxidation state in this compound, while sulfide (S) has a -2 oxidation state. Therefore, the correct option is:

- **lead(II) sulfide**

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