Formation of , a purple coloured complex formed by addition of sodium nitroprusside in sodium carbonate extract of salt indicates the presence of :
- (A)Sodium ion
- (B)Sulphate ion
- (C)Sulphide ion✓ Correct
- (D)Sulphite ion
Answer: (C)
Solution
The sulphide ion in the sodium carbonate extract reacts with sodium nitroprusside to form the complex , in which the nitrosyl group binds sulphur, developing a violet-purple colour. The appearance of this purple complex confirms the presence of the sulphide ion.
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