Question 31
Qualitative AnalysisTo a solution of an unknown compound, a little dilute tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid was added with some freshly prepared iron (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI) solution. The brown ring observed after the addition of a stream of concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid confirmed the presence of
- A.CO32−
- B.Cl−
- C.SO42−
- D.NO3−
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (NO3−)
Explanation
The brown ring test is the standard test for the trioxonitrate(V) (nitrate) ion.