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What is the correct name for the ionic compound, PbS?

? lead(IV) sulfide
? leadous sulfide
? lead(II) sulfide
? lead sulfide
? lead(I) sulfide

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
25 days ago

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**