Analytical Chemistry Question 65

Question: Which one of the following metal salts produces a blue coloured bead in cobalt nitrate charcoal cavity test-

Options:

A) $ Z{n^{2+}} $

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

C) $ S{n^{2+}} $

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

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] $ 2Co{{(NO_3)}_2}\xrightarrow{\Delta }2CoO+4NO_2+O_2 $

$ Al_2O_3+CoO\to \underset{(Bluecoloredbead)}{\mathop{Al_2O_3.CoO}} $