Analytical Chemistry Question 169

Question: For detection of sulphur in an organic compound sodium nitroprusside is added to the sodium extract. A violet colour is obtained due to formation of

Options:

A) $ Fe{{( CN )}_2} $

B) $ K_3Fe{{( CN )}_5}NS $

C) $ Na_4[ Fe{{( CN )}_5}NOS ] $

D) $ Na_4Fe{{( CN )}_6} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ \underset{Sodiumnitroprusside}{\mathop{Na_2S+Na_2[Fe{{(CN)}_5}NO]\xrightarrow{{}}}} $

$ \underset{Sodiumthionitroprusside}{\mathop{Na_4[ Fe{{( CN )}_5}NOS ]}} $