S Block Elements Question 66

Question: A colorless salt gives violet colour to Bunsen flame and also turns moisture litmus paper blue. It is:

Options:

A) $ Na_2CO_3 $

B) $ KNO_3 $

C) $ K_2CO_3 $

D) $ Cu{{(OH)}_2} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Violet colour to flame is characteristic of potassium. Also aqueous solution of $ K_2CO_3 $ is alkaline.