Analytical Chemistry Question 181

Question: A metal chloride dissolves appreciably in cold water. When placed on a platinum wire in Bunsen flame no distinctive colour is noticed, the cation would be

Options:

A) $ M{g^{2+}} $

B) $ B{a^{2+}} $

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

D) $ C{a^{2+}} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] $ MgCl_2 $ is soluble in water and does not give flame test. Other give flame test.