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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3qc122

The test for is always performed on a portion of the original solution (with or Nessler's reagent), and not on the filtrate from later groups, because

  1. A is precipitated along with group I as
  2. B, and are added as reagents during the group separation, so ammonium ions would always be found
  3. C is oxidised by in group II
  4. Dthe filtrate after group V is always strongly acidic and gives no

Answer: B

Several group reagents introduce ammonium ions. A positive test for after these steps would therefore be meaningless, so the test is done on the untreated original solution. is soluble and is not precipitated in group I.
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