A solid X when heated gives off a brown gas. If X is soluble in excess sodium hydroxide solution but insoluble in excess ammonium hydroxide solution, then X is
- basic lead carbonate
-
lead (II) nitrate
- sodium carbonate
- zinc nitrate
- sodium nitrate
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
Lead nitrate reacts with ammonium hydroxide solution to form a white precipitate. This white precipitate does not dissolve in excess ammonium hydroxide.