What happens when lead nitrate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid

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When lead nitrate [Pb(NO3)2] is treated with hydrochloric acid [HCl],a white precipitate of lead chloride [PbCl2] is formed with nitric acid [HNO3] as by product.
Pb(NO3)2 + 2HCl → 2HNO3 + PbCl2
 
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A white coloured ppt of lead chloride is formed When dil. Hydrochloric acid is added to lead nitrate Sol. at room temperature. This reaction forms nitric acid and lead chloride.
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When lead nitrate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid it produces insoluble lead chloride which appears as a white precipitate and nitric acid.
Pb(NO3)2 + 2HCl = PbCl2 + 2HNO3.
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