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Question:
X forms a white ppt with dilute sulfuric acid and also with silver nitrate. What could solution X be?
A barium chloride
B magnesium chloride
C barium nitrate
D magnesium sulphate
My Suggested Answers:
If you are not very familiar with the solubility of the different types of salts, the best way to approach such question is to draw a simple table and write down the possible reaction products. (Click on Image to have a clearer view)
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