What is the net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of Pb(NO₃)2 and NH₄Cl are mixed? A)Pb(NO₃)₂(aq)+ 2NH₄Cl(aq)→ 2NH₄NO₃(aq)+ PbCl₂(s) B)Pb²⁺(aq)+ 2Cl^-(aq)→ PbCl₂(s) C)Pb²⁺(aq)+ 2NO₃^-(aq)+ 2NH₄⁺(aq)+ 2Cl^-(aq)→ 2NH₄⁺(aq)+ 2NO₃^-(aq)+ PbCl₂(s) D)NH₄⁺(aq)+ NO₃^-(aq)→ NH₄NO₃(s) E)NH₄⁺(aq)+ NO₃^-(aq)→ 2NO(g)+ 2H₂O(l)

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The complete ionic equation for the reaction is:
Pb2+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl-(aq) → PbCl2(s) + 2Na+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq)
The spectator ions are Na+ and NO3-. Therefore, the net ionic equation is:
Pb2+(aq) + 2Cl-(aq) → PbCl2(s)
Option B is the correct net ionic equation.

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