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On adding dilute ammonia solution to a colourless solution of a salt, a white gelatinous precipitate appears. This precipitate however dissolves on addition of excess of ammonia solution. Identify (choose from Na, Al, Zn, Pb, Fe)
Which metal salt solution was used?
Solution
ZnCl2
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