Question:
In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide .and aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While
performing the activity if lead nitrate is not available, which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate ?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate.
Solution:
(b). Lead sulphate being insoluble in water will not react. However, lead acetate can be used since it is water soluble in nature.
