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.