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On adding dilute ammonia solution to a colourless solution of a salt, a white gelatinous precipitate appears. Which metal salt solution was used? - Chemistry

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On adding dilute ammonia solution to a colourless solution of a salt, a white gelatinous precipitate appears. This precipitate however dissolves on addition of excess of ammonia solution. Identify (choose from Na, Al, Zn, Pb, Fe)

Which metal salt solution was used?

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Solution

ZnCl2

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Action of Ammonium Hydroxide on Certain Salt Solutions
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