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An aqueous solution contains a mixture of Fe^ 3+ and Mn^ 2+ ions....

An aqueous solution contains a mixture of Fe3+\text{Fe}^{3+} and Mn2+\text{Mn}^{2+} ions. To this solution, solid NH4Cl\text{NH}_4\text{Cl} is added followed by an excess of NH4OH\text{NH}_4\text{OH}, resulting in the formation of Precipitate A. The mixture is filtered, and H2S\text{H}_2\text{S} gas is passed through the filtrate, which leads to the formation of Precipitate B. The colors of Precipitate A and Precipitate B, respectively, are:

Options

  1. AReddish-brown and Black
  2. BWhite and Buff
  3. CGreen and White
  4. DReddish-brown and Buff

Correct answer

D. Reddish-brown and Buff

Step-by-step solution

The separation of cations in qualitative analysis is based on the sequential use of group reagents. The addition of NH4OH\text{NH}_4\text{OH} in the presence of NH4Cl\text{NH}_4\text{Cl} is the group reagent for Group III cations.

In the given mixture, Fe3+\text{Fe}^{3+} belongs to Group III and precipitates as iron(III) hydroxide, Fe(OH)3\text{Fe(OH)}_3. This precipitate has a characteristic reddish-brown color, which identifies Precipitate A.

The filtrate contains the Mn2+\text{Mn}^{2+} ions, which belong to Group IV. When H2S\text{H}_2\text{S} gas is passed through this alkaline filtrate, manganese(II) precipitates as manganese(II) sulphide, MnS\text{MnS}. The characteristic color of MnS\text{MnS} is buff (flesh-colored), which identifies Precipitate B.

Therefore, the colors of Precipitate A and Precipitate B are reddish-brown and buff, respectively.

Answer: Reddish-brown and Buff
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