Analytical Chemistry Question 125

Question: Solution of II A group precipitate in dil. $ HNO_3 $ when treated with $ NH_4OH $ becomes blue because of the presence of

Options:

A) $ Mg $

B) $ Cd $

C) $ Bi $

D) $ Cu $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ CuCl_2+2HNO_3\to Cu{{(NO_3)}_2}+2HCl $

$ Cu{{(NO_3)}_2}\text{ reacts with }NH_4OH\text{ and gives}Cu(NH_3)_4^{2+} $ which has deep blue colour.