Q13Multiple choice
In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate is not available, which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?
- (a)Lead sulphate (insoluble)
- (b)Lead acetate
- (c)Ammonium nitrate
- (d)Potassium sulphate CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND EQUATIONS 3
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(b) Lead acetate
Hint: Hint— Lead sulphate being insoluble will not dissociate into Pb2+ ions.