In the silver nitrate test, we confirm the compound given to be HCl due to the formation of a white precipitate. This white precipitate is .
A
AgCl
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B
HNO3
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C
AgNO3
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Solution
The correct option is AAgCl In the silver nitrate test, the given compound is made to react with AgNO3. The compound is confirmed to be HCl if a white coloured precipitate is formed. This is due to the formation of AgCl.