Analytical Chemistry Question 149

Question: Which one of the following metals will give blue ash when its salt is heated with $ Na_2CO_3 $ solid and $ Co{{( NO_3 )}_2} $ on a charcoal piece

[MNR 1987]

Options:

A) $ Cu $

B) $ Mg $

C) $ Al $

D) $ Zn $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CoAlO_2 $ is formed which is blue. Follow cobalt nitrate-charcoal test.