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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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In Lassaigne's test for halogens, what precipitate indicates the presence of chlorine?
Options
A Pale yellow precipitate soluble in ammonia
B Curdy white precipitate soluble in ammonia
Correct Answer
C Yellow precipitate insoluble in ammonia
D Black precipitate
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chlorine forms a curdy white precipitate of AgCl, which is soluble in dilute ammonia solution.

Hint

AgCl is white and ammonia-soluble.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 806 of 1999
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