Analytical Chemistry Question 154
Question: Upon the addition of a solution A to a strongly acidified solution of barium nitrate, a white precipitate was obtained which did not dissolve even after large addition of water. Solution A contained
[NCERT 1971]
Options:
A) Sodium phosphate
B) Sodium carbonate
C) Sodium sulphate
D) Sodium chloride
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ Ba{{(NO_3)}_2}\ +\ Na_2SO_3\ \to \ Ba{{(NO_2)}_2}\ +\ Na_2SO_4 $
$ Na_2SO_4 $ is insoluble in water.