Predict what would be observed and why from an aqueous mixture of zinc chloride and silver nitrate

On reacting zinc chloride with silver nitrate, solution turns milky white.

Reason:

Following reaction occurs in present system:

ZnCl2 (aq) + 2AgNO3 (aq) → Zn (NO3) 2 + 2AgCl↓

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The solubility of AgCl in water is extremely poor. Infact, it is a sparingly soluble salt. Hence, it will get precipitate out. Colour of AgCl is white, hence the solution appears to be milky white.