Which of the following coloured precipitates is formed when lead (II) nitrate and potassium iodide are mixed together?

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  1. Violet
  2. Green
  3. Yellow
  4. Black

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Option 3 : Yellow
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The correct answer is Yellow .

Key Points

  •  When a solution of potassium iodide is added to a solution of lead nitrate taken in a test tube.
  • There observe a  precipitation of a yellowish solid is observed.
  • This yellowish solid is lead iodide.
  • Potassium nitrate is formed along with lead iodide. This is a double displacement reaction.
  • The reaction is -Pb(NO3)2 +KI → PbI2 (yellow)+2KNO3
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