JAMB Chemistry 1999 Question 32

Question 32

Qualitative Analysis

The gas that will form a white precipitate with acidified silver trioxonitrate (V) is

  1. A.NH3
  2. B.SO2
  3. C.CO2
  4. D.HCl
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (HCl)

Explanation

Hydrogen chloride dissolves to give Cl− ions, which form a white precipitate of silver chloride with silver trioxonitrate(V).