Paragraph: When a metal rod $M$ is dipped into an aqueous colourless concentrated solution of compound…

Paragraph: When a metal rod $M$ is dipped into an aqueous colourless concentrated solution of compound $\mathrm{N}$, the solution turns light blue. Addition of aqueous $\mathrm{NaCl}$ to the blue solution gives a white precipitate $\mathrm{O}$. Addition of aqueous $\mathrm{NH}_3$ dissolves $\mathrm{O}$ and gives an intense blue solution. Question: The compound $N$ is
  1. $\mathrm{AgNO}_3$
  2. $\mathrm{Zn}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_2$
  3. $\mathrm{Al}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_3$
  4. $\mathrm{Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_2$

Solution

The compound $N$ is $\mathrm{AgNO}_3$, explained above.

Asked in: JEE Advanced 2011 (Paper 1)

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