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Question
Distinguish by adding:
Sodium hydroxide solution and ammonium hydroxide solution to lead nitrate solution and zinc nitrate solution.
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Solution
Sodium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide on reaction with lead salt gives white gelatinous which is soluble in ppt, while that of with zinc it forms white gelatinous soluble in ppt.
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