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A solution containing a group-IV cation gives a precipitate on passing \(\mathrm{H_2S}\). A solution of this precipitate in dil.HCl produces a white precipitate with NaOH solution and bluish-white precipitate with basic potassium ferrocyanide. The cation is :

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Among Co, Ni, Mn and Zn, only zinc gives a white sulphide and white hydroxide.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{Co^{2+}}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Ni^{2+}}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Mn^{2+}}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Zn^{2+}}\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Group IV cations (\(\mathrm{Co^{2+}, Ni^{2+}, Mn^{2+}, Zn^{2+}}\)) are precipitated as sulphides by \(\mathrm{H_2S}\) in ammoniacal medium. ZnS is white and dissolves in dil. HCl to give \(\mathrm{Zn^{2+}}\).
\(\mathrm{Zn^{2+} + 2NaOH \rightarrow Zn(OH)_2}\) (white ppt, soluble in excess NaOH).
With potassium ferrocyanide: \(\mathrm{3Zn^{2+} + 2K_4[Fe(CN)_6] \rightarrow K_2Zn_3[Fe(CN)_6]_2}\), a bluish-white precipitate. CoS and NiS are black and do not dissolve in dil. HCl; MnS is buff coloured.
Answer: (4) \(\mathrm{Zn^{2+}}\)
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