Analytical Chemistry Question 141

Question: A salt of $ NaX\xrightarrow{MgCl_2} $ White ppt. on boiling. Thus, anion X is

Options:

A) $ HC{O^{-}}_3 $

B) $ NO_3^{-} $

C) $ CO_3^{2-} $

D) $ SO_4^{2-} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] $ 2NaHCO_3+MgCl_2\xrightarrow{Boil}2NaCl+\underset{whiteppt}{\mathop{Mg{{(CO_3)}_2}}}+H_2O $