NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 10 - Science - CHAPTER 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Multiple Choice Questions
Question 13

Question.  13

For the yellow ppt of PbI2 in a double displacement reaction with KI, if Pb(NO3)2 is unavailable, which can replace it?

(a)

Lead sulphate (insoluble)

(b)

Lead acetate

(c)

Ammonium nitrate

(d)

Potassium sulphate

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Any soluble lead salt works: \(Pb(CH_3COO)_2 + 2KI → PbI_2\downarrow + 2KCH_3COO\).