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| Abhishek was given a salt 'X' which was white in colour for analysis. On strong heating, it produced a yellow residue, a colourless gas and also a reddish-brown gas. The solution of the salt 'X', when tested with an excess of ammonium hydroxide, produced a chalky white insoluble precipitate. |
- Name the coloured gas that evolved when Abhishek heated the salt strongly.
- Which cation was present in the sample given to Abhishek?
- Identify the salt given to Abhishek for analysis.
Solution
- Nitrogen dioxide
- Lead ions
- Lead nitrate
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