JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3qc074
A precipitate containing Fe(OH)X3, Al(OH)X3 is treated with excess NaOH and filtered. The filtrate, on boiling with solid NHX4Cl, gives a white gelatinous precipitate. The species present in the filtrate was
ANHX4[Al(OH)X4] only as an undissociated solid
B[Fe(OH)X4]X−
CAlX3+
D[Al(OH)X4]X−
Answer: D
Fe(OH)X3 stays in the residue while Al(OH)X3 dissolves as [Al(OH)X4]X−. NHX4X+ neutralises OHX− (forming NHX3 on boiling) and re-precipitates white Al(OH)X3.