Explanation

Basic lead chromate is formed when lead chromate (PbCrO4) is boiled with dilute alkali hydroxide.

Here's the reaction:

PbCrO4 +OH- → PbO⋅PbCrO4 +H2O

In this process, the lead chromate reacts with the dilute alkali hydroxide to form basic lead chromate.

The alkali hydroxide used is typically a dilute solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH).