BITSAT Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Online Test Set A

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Question 1

Question

Three separate samples of a solution of a single salt gave these results. One formed a white precipitate with excess ammonia solution, one formed a white precipitate with dil. HCl solution and one formed a black precipitate with H2S. The salt could be

Answer

Hg(NO3)2

MnSO4

AgNO3

Pb(NO3)2