COMEDK2024ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Which among the following given reagent is widely used for detection of sulphide ion?
Options
- A1-nitroso-2-naphthol
- BPotassium ferricyanide
- CDisodium hydrogen phosphate
- DSodium nitroprusside
Correct answer
D. Sodium nitroprusside
Step-by-step solution
The sulphide ion S ²⁻ react with sodium nitroprusside to give a dark purple complex. The complete reaction is as follows,