Will CCl 4 give white precipitate of AgCl on heating it with silver nitrate? Give reason for your answer.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

CCl₄ will not give the white precipitate of AgCl on heating it with silver nitrate. This is because the chlorine atoms are covalently bonded to carbon in CCl_4. To obtain the precipitate, it should be present in ionic form and for this, it is necessary to prepare Lassaigne’s extract of CCl₄.

Will CCl4 give white precipitate of AgCl on heating it with silver nitrate? Give reason for your answer.

Will CCl₄ give white precipitate of AgCl on heating it with silver nitrate? Give reason for your answer.