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Match the group in Column I with its reagent in Column II. Column I: (P) Group I, (Q) Group III, (R) Group IV, (S) Group V. Column II: (1) + , (2) with and , (3) dilute , (4) in ammoniacal medium.

  1. AP-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2
  2. BP-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
  3. CP-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2
  4. DP-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4

Answer: A

Group I is precipitated as chlorides by dilute (3). Group III uses + (1). Group IV uses with ammonia (4). Group V uses ammonium carbonate (2). So P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2.
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