JEE Main 2017 — Salt Analysis Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2017 (Online) 8th April Morning Slot
Question
A solution containing a group-IV cation gives a precipitate on passing H2S. A solution of this precipitate in dil.HCl produces a white precipitate with NaOH solution and bluish-white precipitate with basic potassium ferrocyanide. The cation is :
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Correct answer
DZn2+
Step-by-step explanation
Solution containing Zn2+ ions forms white precipitate on reaction with H2S gas.
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