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2(d)
Identify the salts P and Q from the observations given below:
On performing the flame test salt P produces a lilac coloured flame and its solution gives a white precipitate with silver nitrate solution, which is soluble in Ammonium hydroxide solution.
Topic: Qualitative analysis using NaOH and NH₄OH
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P = potassium chloride, KCl.
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