JEE Main202329 Jan 2023Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
During the borax bead test with CuSO 4 , a blue green colour of the bead was observed in oxidising flame due to the formation of
Options
- ACu 3 B 2
- BCu
- CCu BO 2 2
- DCuO
Correct answer
C. Cu BO 2 2
Step-by-step solution
Blue green colour is due to formation of Cu BO 2 2 . Copper gives blue green colour in borax bead test. Reactions which lead to formation of borax bead: CuSO 4 ⟶ Δ CuO + SO 3 CuO + B 2 O 3 → Cu BO 2 2