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Aqueous solution of Mohr’s salt gives a positive test for: |
Ferrous ions only Sulphate ions only Ammonium and sulphate ions only Ferrous, ammonium and sulphate ions |
Ferrous, ammonium and sulphate ions |
The correct answer is (d) Ferrous, ammonium and sulphate ions. Mohr's salt is a double salt of ferrous ammonium sulphate. It contains ferrous ions, ammonium ions, and sulphate ions. Therefore, an aqueous solution of Mohr's salt will give a positive test for all three ions. Ammonium ions can be tested for by adding a few drops of Nessler's reagent to the solution. If the solution turns brown, then it contains ammonium ions. Sulphate ions can be tested for by adding a few drops of barium chloride solution to the solution. If the solution turns white, then it contains sulphate ions. Ferrous ions can be tested for by adding a few drops of potassium thiocyanate solution to the solution. If the solution turns red, then it contains ferrous ions. |