The net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when an aqueous solution of lead nitrate is mixed with a solution containing potassium iodide is: A) K⁺(aq) + NO₃^-(aq) → KNO₃(s). B) Pb(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI₂(s) + 2KNO₃(s). C) Pb²⁺(aq) + NO₃^-(aq) + K⁺(aq) + 2I^-(aq) → KNO₃(s) + PbI₂(s). D) Pb²⁺(aq) + 2I^-(aq) → PbI₂(s). E) K⁺(aq) + I^- (aq) → KI(s).

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The net ionic equation for the reaction between lead nitrate and potassium iodide in aqueous solution shows the formation of lead iodide (PbI2) as a solid precipitate from the ions that participate directly in the reaction, which are Pb^2+ and I^-. The spectator ions (NO3^- and K+) are not included in the net ionic equation.

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