To a solution of a substance,gradual addition of ammonium hydroxide results in a black precipitate which does not dissolve in excess of $NH_4OH$. However,when $HCl$ is added to the original solution,a white precipitate is formed. The solution contained

  • A
    Lead salt
  • B
    Silver salt
  • C
    Mercurous salt
  • D
    Copper salt

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Consider the following reactions:
$X(aq.) \xrightarrow{K_4[Fe(CN)_6]}$ Chocolate brown ppt.
$X(aq.) \xrightarrow{AgNO_3}$ White ppt. (insoluble in dil. $HNO_3$)
Then $X$ will be:

$A$ white crystalline substance dissolves in water. On passing $H_2S$ in this solution,a black precipitate is obtained. The black precipitate dissolves completely in hot $HNO_3$. On adding a few drops of conc. $H_2SO_4$ a white precipitate is obtained. This precipitate is that of:

Which of the following cations does not give a precipitate with $H_2S$ in a neutral medium?

$Pb(CH_3COO)_2$ gives a precipitate of which color with $H_2S$?

Identify the correct reactions and observations from the following:
$(1) \ NH_4^+ \xrightarrow[K_2HgI_4]{KOH} \text{ Brown ppt. (Nessler's reagent)}$
$(2) \ Ni^{2+} \xrightarrow{dmg/OH^-} \text{ Rosy red ppt.}$
$(3) \ FeCl_3(aq.) \xrightarrow{NH_4OH} \text{ Reddish brown ppt.}$
$(4) \ CuSO_4(aq.) \xrightarrow{\text{excess } NH_4OH} \text{ Deep blue solution}$

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