Analytical Chemistry Question 22

Question: Which reagent is used to remove $ SO_4^{-} $ and $ C{l^{-}} $

[Pb. PMT 2002]

Options:

A) $ BaSO_4 $

B) $ NaOH $

C) $ Pb{{(NO_3)}_2} $

D) KOH

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ PbSO_4 $ and $ PbCl_2 $ are insoluble in cold water hence the reagent $ Pb{{(NO_3)}_2} $ is used to remove $ SO_4^{2-} $ and $ C{l^{-}} $