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Cu2+ and Ag+ are both present in the same solution. To precipitate one of the ions and leave the other in solution, add :

A
H2S(aq)
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HCl(aq)
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HNO3(aq)
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NH4NO3(aq)
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Solution

The correct option is A HCl(aq)
Option (B) is correct.
Cu2+ and Ag+ are both present in the same solution. To precipitate one of the ions and leave the other in solution, add HCl(aq). Ag+ belongs to I group and get precipitated first by dil. HCl(aq) and then when the filtrate is warmed up and H2S gas is passed on it leads to the precipitation of Cu2+ ions.

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