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A chloride salt solution acidified with dil. HNO3  gives a curdy white precipitate, [A], on addition of AgNO3. [A] on treatment with NH4OH gives a clear solution, B.
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE MainJEE Main 2023 (25 Jan Shift 2)
Options:
  • A HAgCl3&AgNH32Cl
  • B HAgCl3 & NH4Ag(OH)2
  • C AgCl & AgNH32Cl
  • D AgCl & NH4Ag(OH)2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: AgCl & AgNH32Cl

Salt solution acidified with dilute HNO3 on addition of silver nitrate gives a curdy white precipitate soluble in ammonium hydroxide solution. This indicates the presence of Cl- ions in the salt.

 

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