Analytical Chemistry Question 171

Question: The cation that will not be precipitated by $ H_2S $ in the presence of dil. $ HCl $ is:

Options:

A) $ P{b^{2+}} $

B) $ C{u^{2+}} $

C) $ C{o^{2+}} $

D) $ A{s^{3+}} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ C{o^{+2}} $ ion is precipitated by $ H_2S $ in presence of $ NH_4OH $ which is a group reagent of group IV in cationic analysis.