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Which of the following produces black spots when it comes in contact with organic substances such as skin and cellulose?

Correct answer: B. AgNO3

  • A. CuSO4
  • B. AgNO3
  • C. K2MnO4
  • D. CH3COOH

Explanation

AgNO3 produces black spots on skin and cellulose because light or organic matter reduces Ag+ to finely divided metallic silver, which appears black or dark grey. The likely mistake is choosing CuSO4 because copper salts are coloured, but copper sulfate does not characteristically form black stains in this test.

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