Question

Reaction of silver ion with chloride ion in water solution is:

• A. precipitation
• B. oxidation-reduction
• C. distillation
• D. hydration
• E. condensation

Answer 1

The correct option is A precipitation

As the silver ions react with the chloride ions, a white precipitate of silver chloride is formed. Silver chloride has very low solubility and the reaction is known as precipitation reaction.

$A{g}^{+}+C{l}^{-}\to AgCl\downarrow$

Option A is correct.