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Which of the following is likely to give a precipitate with AgNO₃ solution?

A. CCl₄
B. CH₃-CH₂- Cl
C. (CH₃)₃CCI
D. CHCl₃

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The most likely compound to give a precipitate with AgNO₃ solution is (CH₃)₃CCI.

Option C is correct

AgNO₃ is a highly reactive salt that precipitates with several ionic compounds, particularly those containing the Cl⁻ (chloride) anion.

Covalent bonds are not easily broken by ionic reactions, thus making them less likely to precipitate with AgNO₃.

(CH₃)₃CCI contains a chlorine atom directly attached to a carbon atom with positive character and this carbon atom, due to its three methyl groups, has a slight positive charge that weakens the C-Cl bond and makes it susceptible to reaction with the negatively charged Cl⁻ ion from AgNO₃. This reaction forms silver chloride which is insoluble in water and appears as a white precipitate.

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