Question Details

In fifth group of cations Ba2+ and Ca2+ are precipitated as

Options

A

Carbonate, sulphide

B

Sulphide, hydroxide

C

Carbonate, carbonate

D

Hydroxide, sulphide

Show Answer

Correct Answer :

Option C

Carbonate, carbonate

Carbonate, carbonate

Solution :

The correct option is: Carbonate, carbonate

Step-by-Step Explanation:

In qualitative inorganic analysis, basic radicals (cations) are classified into different groups based on their precipitation behavior with specific group reagents.

The fifth group of cations consists of barium (Ba2+), strontium (Sr2+), and calcium (Ca2+) ions.

The group reagent used for the precipitation of group V cations is ammonium carbonate ((NH4)2CO3) in the presence of ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) and ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH).

When the group reagent is added to a solution containing these cations, they precipitate as their respective insoluble carbonates:
Ba2+ + CO32- BaCO3 (White precipitate of barium carbonate)
Ca2+ + CO32- CaCO3 (White precipitate of calcium carbonate)

Therefore, in the fifth group, both Ba2+ and Ca2+ are precipitated as their carbonates.

Unlock Our Free Library

Access expert-curated educational resources and study materials—completely free.

Discover more resources

You may also like

Mock Tests

View All
  • JEE
  • intermediate
  • 3 hours
  • chemistry, mathematics, physics
  • Proctored

  • JEE
  • intermediate
  • 3 hours
  • chemistry, mathematics, physics

Ask AI Tutor
5 left
Q1 View Question & Options
AI Tutor is solving this question...
Reading question context & options...