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A paper ash containing the precipitate is moistened with and ignited. Which pair of cation and ash colour is correct?

  1. A -- green; -- black
  2. B -- blue; -- green
  3. C -- green; -- blue
  4. D -- pink; -- blue

Answer: C

The cobalt nitrate ignition test gives Rinmann's green with zinc (a cobalt zincate) and Thenard's blue with aluminium (cobalt aluminate).
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