What is observed when excess of ammonia is passed through an aq. solution of lead nitrate?

Chalky white precipitate

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The correct option is A Chalky white precipitate
When ammonia is passed through an aqueous solution of lead nitrate, chalky white precipitate of lead hydroxide is formed which is insoluble in excess of ammonia.
$P b {({N O}_{3})}_{2} + {2 N H}_{4} O H \to {2 N H}_{4} {N O}_{3} + P b {(O H)}_{2} ↓$

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What is observed when excess of ammonia is passed through an aqueous solution of lead nitrate.

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