Qualitative Analysis - Result Question 78

####81. The precipitation of second group sulphides in qualitative analysis is carried out with hydrogen sulphide in the presence of hydrochloric acid but not in nitric acid. Explain. (1979, 2M)

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Solution:

  1. Nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent, oxidises $H _2 S$ to $S$.


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