Manipal MET2020ChemistryPractical Chemistry
K ₂ [ Hgl ₄ ] detects the following ion
Options
- ACl ⁻
- BNO ₂⁻
- CNO ₃⁻
- DNH ₄⁺
Correct answer
D. NH ₄⁺
Step-by-step solution
Analysis of NH ₄⁺ cation Take small amount of salt in the test tube and add NaOH and heat. Add Nessler's reagent [ K ₂ H ₃ I ₄ ] to the solution, brown ppt is obtained. It confirmed NH ₄⁺ ion.