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In the Group analysis of cations, Ba ²⁺ ~ &~ Ca ²⁺ are precipitated respectively as
Options
- Asulphide & sulphide
- Bchromate & sulphide
- Ccarbonate & carbonate
- Dhydroxide & carbonate
Correct answer
C. carbonate & carbonate
Step-by-step solution
In Group V of cation analysis, both Ba²⁺ and Ca²⁺ are precipitated by adding Na₂CO₃ or (NH₄)₂CO₃ solution. Ba²⁺ precipitates as BaCO₃ (white precipitate) and Ca²⁺ precipitates as CaCO₃ (white precipitate). Both form insoluble carbonates under these conditions, making the answer carbonate & carbonate.