$A$ metal $M$ and its compound can give the following observable changes in a sequence of reactions: $M$ $\xrightarrow{\text{dilute } HNO_3} \text{Colourless solution}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{aqueous } NaOH} \text{White precipitate}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{excess } NaOH_{(aq)}} \text{Colourless solution}$ $\xrightarrow{H_2S} \text{White precipitate}$. Identify the metal $M$.

  • A
    $Mg$
  • B
    $Pb$
  • C
    $Zn$
  • D
    $Sn$

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