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2014 · Shift 2 · Q16
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Salt Analysis question

2014 · Shift 2 · Q16

JEE AdvancedChemistrySalt AnalysisMCQ+3 / −1
An aqueous solution of metal ion M1 reacts separately with reagents Q and R in excess to give tetrahedral and square planar complexes, respectively. An aqueous solution of another metal ion M2 always forms tetrahedral complexes with these reagents. Aqueous solution of M2 on reaction with reagent S gives white precipitate which dissolves in excess of S. The reactions are summarised in the scheme given below: SCHEME: JEE Advanced 2014 Paper 2 Offline Chemistry - Salt Analysis Question 21 English ComprehensionReagent S is
  1. A
    K4[Fe(CN)6]K_4[Fe(CN)_6]K4​[Fe(CN)6​]
  2. B
    Na2HPO4Na_2HPO_4Na2​HPO4​
  3. C
    K2CrO4K_2CrO_4K2​CrO4​
  4. D
    KOH
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Correct answer: D

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Analyze the properties of metal ion M2. The problem states that an aqueous solution of metal ion M2 always forms tetrahedral complexes with reagents Q and R. This is a characteristic feature of metal ions with a completely filled d-orbital (d10d^{10}d10 configuration) or an empty d-orbital (d0d^0d0 configuration). A very common example of a d10d^{10}d10 ion in qualitative analysis is Zn2+Zn^{2+}Zn2+. The electronic configuration of ZnZnZn is [Ar]3d104s2[Ar] 3d^{10} 4s^2[Ar]3d104s2, so Zn2+Zn^{2+}Zn2+ is [Ar]3d10[Ar] 3d^{10}[Ar]3d10. Due to the stable d10d^{10}d10 configuration, it does not form square planar or octahedral complexes easily and predominantly forms tetrahedral complexes using its 4s4s4s and 4p4p4p orbitals for hybridization (sp3sp^3sp3), for example, [Zn(NH3)4]2+[Zn(NH_3)_4]^{2+}[Zn(NH3​)4​]2+ and [Zn(CN)4]2−[Zn(CN)_4]^{2-}[Zn(CN)4​]2−. Therefore, we can strongly infer that M2 is Zn2+Zn^{2+}Zn2+.

  2. Analyze the reaction of M2 with reagent S. The problem states that an aqueous solution of M2 (Zn2+Zn^{2+}Zn2+) on reaction with reagent S gives a white precipitate, which then dissolves in an excess of S. This behavior is characteristic of an amphoteric hydroxide. Amphoteric hydroxides are insoluble in water but dissolve in both acids and strong alkalis.

  3. Evaluate the options for reagent S based on its reaction with Zn2+Zn^{2+}Zn2+.

    • Option A: K4[Fe(CN)6]K_4[Fe(CN)_6]K4​[Fe(CN)6​] (Potassium ferrocyanide) Reaction: 2Zn2++[Fe(CN)6]4−⟶Zn2[Fe(CN)6](s)2Zn^{2+} + [Fe(CN)_6]^{4-} \longrightarrow Zn_2[Fe(CN)_6](s)2Zn2++[Fe(CN)6​]4−⟶Zn2​[Fe(CN)6​](s) This reaction forms a white or bluish-white precipitate of zinc ferrocyanide. This precipitate is insoluble in excess potassium ferrocyanide. So, this option is incorrect.

    • Option B: Na2HPO4Na_2HPO_4Na2​HPO4​ (Disodium hydrogen phosphate) Reaction in neutral solution: 3Zn2++2HPO42−⟶Zn3(PO4)2(s)+2H+3Zn^{2+} + 2HPO_4^{2-} \longrightarrow Zn_3(PO_4)_2(s) + 2H^+3Zn2++2HPO42−​⟶Zn3​(PO4​)2​(s)+2H+ This forms a white precipitate of zinc phosphate. This precipitate does not dissolve in excess Na2HPO4Na_2HPO_4Na2​HPO4​. So, this option is incorrect.

    • Option C: K2CrO4K_2CrO_4K2​CrO4​ (Potassium chromate) Reaction: Zn2++CrO42−⟶ZnCrO4(s)Zn^{2+} + CrO_4^{2-} \longrightarrow ZnCrO_4(s)Zn2++CrO42−​⟶ZnCrO4​(s) This forms a yellow precipitate of zinc chromate. The problem specifies a white precipitate. So, this option is incorrect.

    • Option D: KOH (Potassium hydroxide) This is a strong alkali. It reacts with Zn2+Zn^{2+}Zn2+ in two steps: i. Formation of a white precipitate with a limited amount of KOH: Zn2+(aq)+2OH−(aq)⟶Zn(OH)2(s)Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2OH^-(aq) \longrightarrow Zn(OH)_2(s)Zn2+(aq)+2OH−(aq)⟶Zn(OH)2​(s) Zinc hydroxide, Zn(OH)2Zn(OH)_2Zn(OH)2​, is a white, gelatinous precipitate. ii. Dissolution of the precipitate in excess KOH: Zn(OH)2(s)+2OH−(aq) (excess)⟶[Zn(OH)4]2−(aq)Zn(OH)_2(s) + 2OH^-(aq) \text{ (excess)} \longrightarrow [Zn(OH)_4]^{2-}(aq)Zn(OH)2​(s)+2OH−(aq) (excess)⟶[Zn(OH)4​]2−(aq) The precipitate dissolves to form the soluble, colorless tetrahydroxozincate(II) complex ion. This matches the description given in the problem perfectly. The white precipitate (Zn(OH)2Zn(OH)_2Zn(OH)2​) dissolves in excess of the reagent S (KOH).

  4. Conclusion Based on the analysis, reagent S must be KOH. For completeness, let's consider M1. The fact that M1 forms both tetrahedral and square planar complexes is characteristic of Ni2+Ni^{2+}Ni2+. For example, Ni2+Ni^{2+}Ni2+ forms the tetrahedral complex [NiCl4]2−[NiCl_4]^{2-}[NiCl4​]2− with excess Cl−Cl^-Cl− (reagent Q) and the square planar complex [Ni(CN)4]2−[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}[Ni(CN)4​]2− with excess CN−CN^-CN− (reagent R). The entire scheme is consistent with M1 being Ni2+Ni^{2+}Ni2+, M2 being Zn2+Zn^{2+}Zn2+, and S being KOH.

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