A sample contains Ba₃(PO₄)₂,CdS, AgCl, NH₄Cl, and ZnS. Identify the precipitate formed upon the addition of 6 mol L^-1 HCl. A) Ba₃(PO₄)₂ B) CdS C) AgCl D) NH₄Cl E) ZnS

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HCl will react with AgCl to form a white precipitate of AgCl. The other compounds in the sample (BaS, CdS, NHS14Cl, and ZnS) are not expected to precipitate with the addition of HCl.

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A Sample Contains Ba₃(PO₄)₂,CdS, AgCl, NH₄Cl, and ZnS