Analytical Chemistry Question 13

Question: Which of the following gives a precipitate with $ Pb{{(NO_3)}_2} $ but not with $ Ba{{(NO_3)}_2} $ -

Options:

A) Sodium chloride

B) Sodium acetate

C) Sodium nitrate

D) Sodium hyrogen phosphate

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] $ Pb{{(NO_3)}_2}+2NaCl\to PbCl\downarrow +2NaN{O _{3;}} $

$ BaCl_2 $ is soluble in water