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In Lassaigne’s test, the presence of chlorine is confirmed by the formation of a white precipitate with which reagent?

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Silver nitrate Correct Lead acetate Ferric chloride Sodium nitroprusside

Chlorine forms NaCl in Lassaigne’s test, which reacts with AgNO₃ to form a white precipitate of AgCl.

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