Which of the following describes what takes place
whensolutions of pb(no3)2 and
nh4clare mixed? detail the manner in which the
application of thesolubility rules reveal this answer.
a. pb(no3)2(aq)
+2nh4cl(> nh4no3(aq)
+pbcl2(s)
b. pb2++2cl- --> pbcl2(s)
c. pb2+(aq) +
2no3-(aq)+2nh+4(aq)
+2cl-(> 2nh+4(aq)
+2no3-(aq) + pbcl2(s)
d. nh+4(aq) +
no3-(> 2nh4no32nh4no3(s)
e. no reaction occurs when the solutions aremixed.

The correct answer is Option B.

Explanation:

The chemical equation for the reaction of lead (II) nitrate and ammonium chloride follows:

Ionic form of the above equation follows:

Net ionic equation of any reaction does not include any spectator ions.

Spectator ions are defined as the ions which does not get involved in a chemical equation. They are found on both the sides of the chemical reaction when it is present in ionic form.

As, ammonium and nitrate ions are present on both the sides of the reaction. Thus, it will not be present in the net ionic equation and are spectator ions.

The net ionic equation for the above reaction follows:

Solubility rules:

Hence, the correct answer is Option B.