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ChemistrySalt AnalysisTEST OF CATIONS Dry Test, Group Analysis, Group 1,2Medium2 minQB

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Dilute solution of $(S_{3})$ when react with $Na_{2} CO_{3}$ it produces.

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The flowchart identifies metal $M_{1}$ as Sodium (Na) and $M_{2}$ as Mercury (Hg). The solution $S_{3}$ is Mercuric Nitrate [Hg(NO₃)₂], produced by reacting Mercury with concentrated HNO₃. When $S_{3}$ reacts with Na₂CO₃, it forms a red precipitate of basic mercuric carbonate (HgCO₃ · 3HgO).

Final Answer: (A) Red ppt.

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

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