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Which compound gives white precipitate with AgNO$_3$ in ethanol?
Which compound gives white precipitate with AgNO$_3$ in ethanol?
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Compounds like alkyl halides that can form stable halide ions (like Cl$^-$) react with AgNO$_3$ to give a white precipitate of AgCl.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
- CH$_3$CH$_2$Br
- C$_6$H$_5$CH$_2$Cl
- (CH$_3$)$_3$CCl
- CH$_3$Cl
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Benzyl chloride (C$_6$H$_5$CH$_2$Cl) reacts with AgNO$_3$ in ethanol to produce a white precipitate of AgCl, due to the reaction between chloride ions and Ag$^+$ ions.
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