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Salt Analysis - Inorganic Chemistry - Chemistry Previous Year Questions

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All Salt Analysis previous year questions

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1
2017 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2017 ONLINE 8TH APRIL MORNING SLOT
A solution containing a group-IV cation gives a precipitate on passing H2S. A solution of this precipitate in dil.HCl produces a white precipitate with NaOH solution and bluish-white precipitate with basic potassium ferrocyanide. The cation is :
A
Co2+
B
Ni2+
C
Mn2+
D
Zn2+
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2020 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2020 ONLINE 6TH SEPTEMBER EVENING SLOT
Match the following :

Test/Method Reagent
(i) Lucas Test (a) C6H5SO2Cl/ aq. KOH
(ii) Dumas method (b) HNO3/ AgNO3
(iii) Kjeldahl’s method (c) CuO/CO2
(iv) Hinsberg test (d) Conc. HCl and ZnCl2
(e) H2SO4
A
(i)-(b), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(a)
B
(i)-(d), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(a)
C
(i)-(b), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(c), (iv)-(d)
D
(i)-(d), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(e)
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2020 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2020 ONLINE 7TH JANUARY MORNING SLOT
A solution of m-chloronailimne, m-chlorophenol and m-chlorobenzoic acid in ethyal acetate was extracted initially with a saturated solution of NaHCO3 to give fraction A. The left over organic phase was extracted with dilute NaoH solution tio give fraction B. The final organiic layer was labelled as fraction C. Fractions A,B and C, contain respectively :
A
m-chlorobenzoic acid, m-chloroaniline and m-chlorophenol.
B
m-chlorobenzoic acid, m-chlorophenol and m-chloroaniline.
C
m-chlorophenol, m-chlorobenzoic acid and m-chloronailine.
D
m-chloroaniline m-chlorobenzoic acid and m-chlorophenol.
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2021 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2021 ONLINE 20TH JULY EVENING SHIFT
Cu2+ salt reacts with potassium iodide to give
A
Cu2I2
B
Cu2I3
C
Cul
D
Cu(I3)2
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2021 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2021 ONLINE 27TH JULY EVENING SHIFT
To an aqueous solution containing ions such as Al3+, Zn2+, Ca2+, Fe3+, Ni2+, Ba2+ and Cu2+ was added conc. HCl, followed by H2S.

The total number of cations precipitated during this reaction is/are :
A
1
B
3
C
4
D
2
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2021 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2021 ONLINE 31ST AUGUST EVENING SHIFT
Match List - I with List - II :

List - I
(Metal Ion)
List - II
(Group of Qualitative analysis)
(a) $$M{n^{2 + }}$$ (i) Group - III
(b) $$A{s^{3 + }}$$ (ii) Group - IIA
(c) $$C{u^{2 + }}$$ (iii) Group - IV
(d) $$A{l^{3 + }}$$ (iv) Group - IIB


Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A
(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B
(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
C
(a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
D
(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
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2022 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2022 ONLINE 24TH JUNE EVENING SHIFT

In the flame test of a mixture of salts, a green flame with blue centre was observed. Which one of the following cations may be present?

A
Cu2+
B
Sr2+
C
Ba2+
D
Ca2+
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2022 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2022 ONLINE 24TH JUNE MORNING SHIFT

During the qualitative analysis of salt with cation y2+, addition of a reagent (X) to alkaline solution of the salt gives a bright red precipitate. The reagent (X) and the cation (y2+) present respectively are :

A
Dimethylglyoxime and Ni2+
B
Dimethylglyoxime and Co2+
C
Nessler's reagent and Hg2+
D
Nessler's reagent and Ni2+
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2022 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2022 ONLINE 25TH JUNE EVENING SHIFT

During halogen test, sodium fusion extract is boiled with concentrated HNO3 to

A
remove unreacted sodium
B
decompose cyanide or sulphide of sodium
C
extract halogen from organic compound
D
maintain the pH of extract.
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2022 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2022 ONLINE 27TH JUNE EVENING SHIFT

Match List I with List II.

List-I
(Anion)
List-II
(gas evolved on reaction with dil.H\(_2\)SO\(_2\))
(A) CO\({_3^{2 - }}\) I. Colourless gas which turns lead acetate paper black.
(B) S\(^{2 - }\) II. Colourless gas which turns acidified potassium dichromate solution green.
(C) SO\({_3^{2 - }}\) III. Brown fumes which turns acidified KI solution containing starch blue.
(D) NO\({_2^ - }\) IV. Colourless gas evolved with brisk effervescence, which turns lime water milky.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
B
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
C
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
D
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
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2022 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2022 ONLINE 29TH JUNE EVENING SHIFT

A white precipitate was formed when BaCl2 was added to water extract of an inorganic salt. Further, a gas 'X' with characteristic odour was released when the formed white precipitate was dissolved in dilute HCl. The anion present in the inorganic salt is

A
I\(-\)
B
SO32\(-\)
C
S2\(-\)
D
NO2\(-\)
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2023 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2023 ONLINE 11TH APRIL MORNING SHIFT

When a solution of mixture having two inorganic salts was treated with freshly prepared ferrous sulphate in acidic medium, a dark brown ring was formed whereas on treatment with neutral \(\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}\), it gave deep red colour which disppeared on boiling and a brown red ppt was formed. The mixture contains :

A
SO\(_3^{2-}\) & C\(_2\)O\(_4^{2-}\)
B
\(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COO}^{-} \& ~\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\)
C
\(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}{ }^{2-} \& ~\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\)
D
\(\mathrm{SO}_{3}^{2-} \& ~\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COO}^{-}\)
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2023 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2023 ONLINE 13TH APRIL EVENING SHIFT

In the wet tests for detection of various cations by precipitation, \(\mathrm{Ba}^{2+}\) cations are detected by obtaining precipitate of

A
\(\mathrm{BaSO}_{4}\)
B
\(\mathrm{Ba}(\mathrm{OAc})_{2}\)
C
\(\mathrm{BaCO}_{3}\)
D
\(\mathrm{Ba}(\mathrm{ox})\) : Barium oxalate
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2023 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2023 ONLINE 25TH JANUARY MORNING SHIFT

Match the List-I with List-II :

List-I
Cations
List-II
Group reagents
A. $$\mathrm{Pb^{2+},Cu^{2+}}$$ i) \(\mathrm{H_2S}\) gas in presence of dilute HCl
B. $$\mathrm{Al^{3+},Fe^{3+}}$$ ii) \(\mathrm{(NH_4)_2CO_3}\) in presence of \(\mathrm{NH_4OH}\)
C. $$\mathrm{Co^{2+},Ni^{2+}}$$ iii) \(\mathrm{NH_4OH}\) in presence of \(\mathrm{NH_4Cl}\)
D. $$\mathrm{Ba^{2+},Ca^{2+}}$$ iv) H2S in presence of NH4OH

Correct match is -

A
A \(\to\) i, B \(\to\) iii, C \(\to\) iv, D \(\to\) ii
B
A \(\to\) i, B \(\to\) iii, C \(\to\) ii, D \(\to\) iv
C
A \(\to\) iii, B \(\to\) i, C \(\to\) iv, D \(\to\) ii
D
A \(\to\) iv, B \(\to\) ii, C \(\to\) iii, D \(\to\) i
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2023 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2023 ONLINE 25TH JANUARY MORNING SHIFT

Match List I with List II

List I
Elements
List II
Colour imparted to the flame
A. K I. Brick Red
B. Ca II. Violet
C. Sr III. Apple Green
D. Ba IV. Crimson Red

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
B
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
C
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
D
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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2023 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2023 ONLINE 30TH JANUARY MORNING SHIFT

In the wet tests for identification of various cations by precipitation, which transition element cation doesn't belong to group IV in qualitative inorganic analysis?

A
Co2+
B
Ni2+
C
Zn2+
D
Fe3+
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2023 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2023 ONLINE 6TH APRIL EVENING SHIFT

Formation of which complex, among the following, is not a confirmatory test of \(\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}\) ions :

A
lead chromate
B
lead iodide
C
lead sulphate
D
lead nitrate
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2024 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2024 ONLINE 1ST FEBRUARY MORNING SHIFT
The number of white coloured salts, among the following is

(a) $\mathrm{SrSO}_4$

(b) $\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NH}_4\right) \mathrm{PO}_4$

(c) $\mathrm{BaCrO}_4$

(d) $\mathrm{Mn}(\mathrm{OH})_2$

(e) $\mathrm{PbSO}_4$

(f) $\mathrm{PbCrO}_4$

(g) $\mathrm{AgBr}$

(h) $\mathrm{PbI}_2$

(i) $\mathrm{CaC}_2 \mathrm{O}_4$

(j) $\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_2\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COO}\right)\right]$
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2024 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2024 ONLINE 30TH JANUARY EVENING SHIFT

Number of metal ions characterized by flame test among the following is ________.

$$\mathrm{Sr}^{2+}, \mathrm{Ba}^{2+}, \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}, \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}, \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}, \mathrm{Co}^{2+}, \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$$

Enter a numerical response
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2024 Β· Chemistry Β· Inorganic Chemistry Β· Salt Analysis
JEE MAIN 2024 ONLINE 30TH JANUARY MORNING SHIFT

Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The gas liberated on warming a salt with dil \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4\), turns a piece of paper dipped in lead acetate into black, it is a confirmatory test for sulphide ion.

Statement (II) : In statement-I the colour of paper turns black because of formation of lead sulphite. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
C
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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