JEE Main 2022 — Salt Analysis Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift
Question
During the qualitative analysis of salt with cation y2+, addition of a reagent (X) to alkaline solution of the salt gives a bright red precipitate. The reagent (X) and the cation (y2+) present respectively are :
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Correct answer
ADimethylglyoxime and Ni2+
Step-by-step explanation
On addition of dimethylglyoxime to alkaline solution of , a bright red ppt. is obtained.
(Bright red ppt)
(Bright red ppt)
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