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Which of the following would form a precipitate in a reaction?

LiCl
ZnSO4
NaOH
CaSO4

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Answer:

NaOH

Step-by-step explanation:

Precipitation reaction can be used in wastewater treatment. When a contaminant forms an insoluble solid, then we can use this reaction to precipitate out the contaminated ions. In wastewater, a frequent presence of heavy metals can be found such as compounds of sulphide and hydroxide. So, we can add a source of hydroxide that is soluble (NaOH Or Na2S) that will result in a precipitation reaction.

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