Analytical Chemistry Question 41

Question: In IV group analysis, $ NH_4OH $ is added before passing $ H_2S $ gas because

Options:

A) The sulphides of IV group are insoluble in $ NH_4OH $

B) The sulphides of other metals are soluble in is $ NH_4OH $

C) The concentration of $ {S^{2-}} $ ions is increased

D) The sulphides of second group are soluble in $ NH_4Cl $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] In IV group analysis, $ NH_4OH $ is added before passing $ H_2S $ gas because the concentration of $ {S^{2-}} $ ions is increased.