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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

Aqueous solution of Mohr’s salt gives a positive test for:

Options:

Ferrous ions only

Sulphate ions only

Ammonium and sulphate ions only

Ferrous, ammonium and sulphate ions

Correct Answer:

Ferrous, ammonium and sulphate ions

Explanation:

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.