A metal X forms a water soluble salt XNO3. When an aqueous solution of XNO3is added to common salt solution, then a white precipitate of compound Y is formed along with sodium nitrate solution. Metal X is said to be the best conductor of electricity and it does not evolve hydrogen when put in dilute hydrochloricacid.
(a) What is metal X?
(b)What is salt XNO3?
(c)Name the compound Y?

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1. The metal X is silver. Silver is also a good conductor of electricity.
2. The salt is AgNO₃
3. Y is AgCl, AgCl is white in colour and insoluble in water. BaCl₂ is soluble in water.

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1. The metal X is silver. Silver is also a good conductor of electricity. 2. The salt is AgNO3 ​3. Y is AgCl, AgCl is white in colour and insoluble in water. BaCl2 is soluble in water.

1. The metal X is silver. Silver is also a good conductor of electricity.
2. The salt is AgNO₃
3. Y is AgCl, AgCl is white in colour and insoluble in water. BaCl₂ is soluble in water.