Analytical Chemistry Question 61
Question: Distinguishing reagent between silver and lead salts is
[MADT Bihar 1984]
Options:
A) $ H_2S $ gas
B) Hot dilute $ HCl $ solution
C) $ NH_4Cl $ (solid) + $ NH_4OH $ solution
D) $ NH_4Cl $ (solid) + $ {{( NH_4 )}_2}CO_3 $ solution
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Both $ Pb $ and $ Ag $ form white ppt. of their chlorides. But $ PbCl_2 $ is soluble in hot water while $ AgCl $ does not dissolve in hot water.
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