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:
- (A)Dimethylglyoxime and Ni²⁺✓ Correct
- (B)Dimethylglyoxime and Co²⁺
- (C)Nessler's reagent and Hg²⁺
- (D)Nessler's reagent and Ni²⁺
Answer: (A)
Solution
Dimethylglyoxime (DMG) reacts with Ni²⁺ ions in alkaline solution to form a bright red precipitate of [Ni(DMG)₂] complex. This is a characteristic test for nickel ions. The reaction is: Ni²⁺ + 2DMG⁻ → [Ni(DMG)₂]↓ (bright red precipitate). Cobalt with DMG gives a brown complex, not red.
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