Q1. [1] § 1.2.1 Combination Reaction § 1.2.4 Double Displacement Reaction
When aqueous solutions of potassium iodide and lead nitrate are mixed, an insoluble substance separates out. The chemical equation for the reaction involved is :
- (a) KI + PbNO₃ → PbI + KNO₃
- (b) 2KI + Pb(NO₃)₂ → PbI₂ + 2KNO₃
- (c) KI + Pb(NO₃)₂ → PbI + KNO₃
- (d) KI + PbNO₃ → PbI₂ + KNO₃
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2023 31/4/1 Q2
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Model Answer
(b) 2KI + Pb(NO₃)₂ → PbI₂ + 2KNO₃
Explanation
This is a double displacement (precipitation) reaction. Lead iodide (PbI₂) is the yellow insoluble precipitate. The equation must be balanced — 2 units of KI are needed to provide 2 iodide ions for one Pb²⁺ ion, making option (b) the only correctly balanced equation.
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