Qualitative Analysis - Result Question 13

####13. A sodium salt of an unknown anion when treated with MgCl2 gives white precipitate only on boiling. The anion is

(a) SO42

(b) HCO3

(c) CO32

(d) NO3

(2004,1M)

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: 13. (b)

Solution:

  1. A sodium salt of an unknown anion when treated with MgCl gives white precipitate (MgCO3) only on boiling. Hence, the action must be HCO3ion.

MgCl2+2NaHCO3ΔMgCO3+2NaCl+H2O+CO2



NCERT Chapter Video Solution

Dual Pane