In qualitative test for identification of presence of phosphorous, the compound is heated with an oxidising agent. Which is further treated with nitric acid and ammonium molybdate respectively. The yellow coloured precipitate obtained is :
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
Phosphate is heated with an oxidising agent, then treated with nitric acid and ammonium molybdate. The canary-yellow precipitate formed is ammonium phosphomolybdate:
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