JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3qa081
To a freshly prepared solution of FeSOX4, dilute acetic acid is added and then the test solution; a brown colour appears immediately, without any concentrated sulphuric acid. The test solution contains
ABrX−
BNOX3X−
CNOX2X−
DSOX3X2−
Answer: C
Nitrite is converted to HNOX2 by even a weak acid and is reduced by FeX2+ to NO, which forms the brown [Fe(HX2O)X5NO]X2+. Nitrate needs concentrated HX2SOX4 to be reduced, and sulphite and bromide do not give a brown nitrosyl complex.