Multiple choice

Which of the following is a colourless solution that x contains?

To a colourless solution X, a few drops of dil. nitric acid, followed by a few drops of silver nitrate solution were added, and a white precipitate was formed. When a few drops of litmus solution were added to solution X, the solution turned red.

  1. Sulphuric acid

  2. Sodium hydroxide

  3. Hydrochloric acid

  4. Calcium hydroxide

  5. Ammonia

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C Correct answer
Explanation

It is an acid, which turns litmus red and the chloride ion of hydrochloric acid gives white precipitate with silver nitrate solution.