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Match the tests in Column I with the observations in Column II. Column I: (P) with Nessler's reagent; (Q) with in /; (R) with ; (S) with in acetic acid. Column II: (1) white crystalline precipitate soluble in dilute acetic acid; (2) yellow precipitate insoluble in acetic acid; (3) white precipitate insoluble in acetic acid but soluble in dilute ; (4) brown precipitate or coloration.

  1. AP-4, Q-1, R-3, S-2
  2. BP-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2
  3. CP-1, Q-4, R-3, S-2
  4. DP-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3

Answer: A

Nessler's test gives a brown product (P-4). is white and dissolves in acetic acid (Q-1). is white, insoluble in acetic acid and soluble in mineral acids (R-3). is yellow and insoluble in acetic acid (S-2).
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