Analytical Chemistry Question 108

Question: On addition of aqueous $ NaOH $ to a salt solution, a white gelatinous precipitate is formed, which dissolves in excess alkali. The salt solution contains

[MP PMT 1994]

Options:

A) Chromium ions

B) Aluminium ions

C) Barium ions

D) Iron ions

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ A{l^{+3}}+{{(O{H^{-}})}_3}\to \underset{\text{(white ppt}\text{.)}}{\mathop{Al{{(OH)}_3}}} $ which is soluble in excess alkali.