KCET2009ChemistryPractical Chemistry
In which of the following, NH ₃ is not used?
Options
- ATollen's reagent
- BNessler's reagent
- CGroup reagent for the analysis of IV group basic radicals
- DGroup reagent for the analysis of III group basic radicals
Correct answer
B. Nessler's reagent
Step-by-step solution
Potassium tetraiodo mercurate (II) ie, K ₂ [ HgI ₄ ] dissolves in KOH solution to give Nessler's reagent. Nessler's reagent is used to test NH ₄⁺ ions.