Question 15
Sulphur and its CompoundsA gas that forms a black precipitate with lead(II) ethanoate is
- A.Cl2
- B.NH3
- C.H2
- D.H2S
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Answer: D (H2S)
Explanation
H2S reacts with lead(II) ethanoate to form black lead(II) sulphide; this is the test for hydrogen sulphide.