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ChemistrySalt AnalysisTEST OF CATIONS Dry Test, Group Analysis, Group 1,2Medium2 minQB
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Regarding the borax bead test for Iron salts:

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
A, B, C
Solution:

Concepts:

Oxidation states of Iron; flame chemistry.

Solution:

• Fe₂O₃ + 3B₂O₃ → 2Fe(BO₂)₃ (Yellow-brown).

• Reducing flame: 2Fe(BO₂)₃ + C → 2Fe(BO₂)₂ + B₂O₃ + CO (Bottle Green).

• Extended reduction of Fe²⁺ to Fe⁰ is difficult in a standard Bunsen flame, but the intensity of green can diminish.

 

Final Answer: Option (A, B, C)

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Salt AnalysisSubtopic:TEST OF CATIONS Dry Test, Group Analysis, Group 1,2
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