Analytical Chemistry Question 27

Question: Which reagent below would enable you to remove sulphate ions from a solution containing both sulphate and chloride ions

[NCERT 1975; CPMT 1979, 81]

Options:

A) Sodium hydroxide

B) Barium hydroxide

C) Barium sulphate

D) Potassium hydroxide

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Ba(OH)2 is not highly basic and bond is not easily broken