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Distinguishing reagent between silver and lead salts is
ChemistryPractical ChemistryJEE Main
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}$ gas
  • B Hot dilute $\mathrm{HCl}$ solution
  • C $\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{Cl}$ (solid) $+\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}$ solution
  • D $\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{Cl}$ (solid) $+\left(\mathrm{NH}_4\right)_2 \mathrm{CO}_3$ solution
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Hot dilute $\mathrm{HCl}$ solution
Both $P b$ and $A g$ form white ppt. of their chlorides. But $\mathrm{PbCl}_2$ is soluble in hot water while $\mathrm{AgCl}$ does not dissolve in hot water.

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