Given below are certain cations. Using inorganic qualitative analysis, arrange them in increasing group number from I to VI.
A. Al3+                   
B. Cu2+
C. Ba2+                 
D. Co2+
E. Mg2+
Choose the correct answer from the options given below 
1. B, C, A, D, E 2. E, C, D, B, A
3. E, A, B, C, D 4. B, A, D, C, E
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In salt analysis, group V radicals \(\mathrm{(Ba^{2+}, Ca^{2+} ~and ~Sr^{2+} )}\) are precipitated as their carbonates by adding solid \(\mathrm{NH_4Cl}\) and excess of \(\mathrm{NH_4OH}\) solution followed by solid \(\mathrm{(NH_4)_2CO_3}\)
Choose the correct reagent used for the confirmation of \(\mathrm{Ca^{2+}}\) ion from the following:
1. Ammonium sulphate 2. Potassium chromate
3. Ammonium oxalate 4. Ammonium nitrate
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Brown ppt (A) dissolves in \(HNO_3\), gives (B) which in turn gives white ppt (C) with \(NH_4OH\). (C) on reaction with HCl gives solution (D), which gives white turbidity on addition of water. What is (D)?

1. \(Ca(OH)_2\)
2. \(Bi(OH)_3\)
3. BiOCl
4. \(Bi(NO_3)_3\)
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Match the items given in List-I with those in List-II and select the correct option given below:
List-I
(Test/reagent)
List-II
(Radical identified)
A.  Lake Test I.  \( \mathrm{NO}_3^{-} \)
B.  Nessler's Reagent II.  \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+} \)
C.  Potassium sulpho cyanide III. \( \mathrm{Al}^{3+}\)
D.  Brown Ring Test IV.  \(\mathrm{NH}_4^{+}\)
Options:
1. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I  2. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I 
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I  4. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
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When H₂S is passed through a solution containing a Group-IV cation, a precipitate forms. This precipitate dissolves in dilute HCl, producing a white precipitate with NaOH solution and a bluish-white precipitate with basic potassium ferrocyanide. Identify the cation.

1. \(CO^{2+}\)
2. \(Ni^{2+}\)
3. \(Mn^{2+}\)
4. \(Zn^{2+}\)
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Which of the following cations precipitate as their chlorides? 

(a) \(Pb^{2+}\)
(b) \(Ag^{+}\)
(c) \(Hg^{2+}_2\)
(d) \(Cd^{2+}\) 

1. (a), (b), (d)
2. (b) and (c) 
3. (a), (b), (c)
4. None of the above
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Incorrect statements among the following are:
(a) Group I radicals are precipitated as chloride
(b) Group IV radicals are precipitated as sulphide
(c) Group V radicals are precipitated as hydroxide
(d) Group III radicals are precipitated as chloride
1. (a), (b) and (d)
2. (c) and (d) 
3. (a), (b) and (c)
4. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
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A basic radical among the following that cannot be precipitated by
\(H_2S \) gas in the presence of \(NH_3 \) is:

1. \(Mn^{2+}\)
2. \(Ni^{2+}\)
3. \(Cd^{2+}\)
4. \(Ca^{2+}\)
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Nessler's reagent is used to detect:
 
1. \(CrO^{2-}_4\)
2. \(PO^{3-}_4\)
3. \(MnO^{-}_4\)
4. \(NH^{+}_4\)
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Which of the following cations will turn a borax bead green when heated in a reducing (luminous) flame?

1. \(\mathrm{Fe^{3+}}\) 2. \(\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}\)
3. \(\mathrm{Mn^{2+}}\) 4. \(\mathrm{Ni^{2+}}\)
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