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Which of the following observations with lead nitrate solution are correct?

  1. A gives a white precipitate of
  2. B gives white soluble in hot ammonium acetate
  3. CConcentrated gives white that dissolves in hot water
  4. D gives bright yellow that dissolves on heating and reappears as golden spangles on cooling

Answer: B, C, D

is sparingly soluble in cold but soluble in hot water, and crystallises as golden spangles. dissolves in ammonium acetate through formation of a lead acetate complex. is black, not white.
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