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Question
State giving reasons if calcium nitrate and lead nitrate can be distinguished by adding ammonium hydroxide solution to the salt solution.
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Solution
Yes, calcium nitrate and lead nitrate can be distinguished by adding ammonium hydroxide solution to the salt solution because a white precipitate will be formed with lead nitrate but no precipitate is formed with calcium nitrate.
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