What reagent could be used to separate Br^- from SO₄^2- when added to an aqueous solution containing both? A)AgNO₃(aq) B)Ba(OH)₂(aq) C)CuSO₄(aq) D)NaI(aq)

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AgNO3 (A) reacts with Br- ions to form a precipitate of AgBr, which can be used to separate Br- containing compounds from a solution. The other options do not specifically react with Br- to allow for such separation.

What Reagent Could Be Used to Separate Br- from SO42-

What Reagent Could Be Used to Separate Br^- from SO₄^2-