JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3qc109
A mixture of Zn(OH)X2, Ni(OH)X2 and Mn(OH)X2 is shaken with excess NaOH and filtered. Select the correct statements.
AThe residue is entirely white because Ni(OH)X2 is white
BThe residue contains green Ni(OH)X2 and white Mn(OH)X2 that browns on standing in air
CPassing HX2S through the filtrate gives white ZnS
DThe filtrate contains [Zn(OH)X4]X2−
Answer: B, C, D
Only the amphoteric Zn(OH)X2 dissolves, giving the zincate; sulphide then gives white ZnS. Ni(OH)X2 (green) and Mn(OH)X2 (white, browning in air) stay in the residue. The last statement is false since nickel(II) hydroxide is green.