Which of the following reagents could be used to distinguish between dilute nitric acid and dilute hydrochloric acid?

Aqueous Barium Chloride

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Copper(II) Carbonate

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Aqueous Silver Nitrate

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Aqueous Sodium Hydroxide

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The correct option is C
Aqueous Silver Nitrate

Addition of aqueous silver nitrate solution to any chloride is a standard test for all chlorides.

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Which of the following reagents could be used to distinguish between dilute nitric acid and dilute hydrochloric acid?

The correct option is C Aqueous Silver NitrateAddition of aqueous silver nitrate solution to any chloride is a standard test for all chlorides.

The correct option is C
Aqueous Silver Nitrate

Addition of aqueous silver nitrate solution to any chloride is a standard test for all chlorides.