There are three test tubes. One containing HCl, one containing HBr and containing HI. How could you identify which is in each test tube?

Add acidified AgNO3 to each test tube. HCl will produce a white precipitate, HBr will produce a cream precipitate and HI will produce a yellow precipitate.

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