When lead acetate solution is added to potassium iodide solution, a precipitate is formed which is

Red

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White

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Black

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Yellow

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Solution

The correct option is D Yellow
Correct answer - (b): Yellow

Potassium + Lead $\to$ Lead + Potassium
iodide acetate iodide acetate (yellow ppt.)

Yellow precipitate is formed instead of red precipitate.

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