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Question 7

A student analyses a solution of an unknown transition metal salt.

The experimental observations are recorded in the table below:

TestObservation
Reaction with aqueous sodium hydroxide, NaOH(aq)\text{NaOH(aq)}NaOH(aq)Blue precipitate
Reaction with acidified aqueous silver nitrate, AgNO3(aq)\text{AgNO}_3\text{(aq)}AgNO3​(aq)Cream precipitate

What is the formula of the salt?

CuBr2\text{CuBr}_2CuBr2​

CuBr\text{CuBr}CuBr

FeBr2\text{FeBr}_2FeBr2​

CuCl2\text{CuCl}_2CuCl2​

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