Analytical Chemistry Question 97
Question: Sodium carbonate cannot be used in place of ammonium carbonate for the precipitation of the fifth group radicals because
[AIIMS 1980]
Options:
A) Sodium ions interfere with the detection of fifth group radicals
B) Concentration of carbonate ions is very low
C) Sodium will react with acidic radicals
D) Magnesium will be precipitated
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
When $ {{( NH_4 )}_2}CO_3 $ is used then the concentration of $ CO_3^{2-} $ is comparatively low but when $ Na_2CO_3 $ is added then concentration of $ CO_3^{2-} $ increases so $ M{g^{2+}} $ will be precipitated along with other 5th group radicals
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