JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3qc194
A few drops of blue litmus are added to a solution containing AlX3+, which is then made slightly alkaline with NHX4OH. The observation that indicates AlX3+ (lake test) is
Aa blue floating mass of Al(OH)X3 adsorbing the dye, leaving a colourless solution
Ba green precipitate that settles
Ca deep blue clear solution
Da red solution with no precipitate
Answer: A
Gelatinous Al(OH)X3 adsorbs the blue litmus colour, forming a blue 'lake' that floats in a colourless liquid. Other ions do not give this combination.