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A mixture containing two salts, and , is analyzed. S 1 contains a cation that gives a green borax bead in the oxidizing flame. contains a cation that gives a blue borax bead in the oxidizing flame but turns red/opaque in the reducing flame. Which of the following is/are correct?
Options:(select one or more)
Answer:
Solution:
Color transitions of Cr, Cu, and Co in different flames; Redox stability of metaborates.
Solution:
* Cr³⁺: Oxidizing (Green), Reducing (Green).
* Cu²⁺: Oxidizing (Blue), Reducing (Red/Opaque/Colorless).
* Co²⁺: Oxidizing (Blue), Reducing (Blue).
Option (A) matches S1. Option (B) matches S2.
Option (C) is correct as Cr(III) is stable. Option (D) is a correct statement about Cobalt.
Final Answer: Option (A, B, C, D)