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The silver nitrate test for table salt (NaCl) is actually a test for the chloride ion...

The silver nitrate test for table salt (NaCl) is actually a test for the chloride ion (Cl-) in solution. A positive result is demonstrated by the formation of a white silver chloride precipitate. Under what circumstances migjt this test be misleading as a qualitativr test for NaCl?
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One of the probable misleading circumstances can be the use of tap water (instead of deionised water) for the experiment because it may consist of chloride ions which will then give a positive silver nitrate test, even if the salt sample doesn't have it.

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