Question:

Sodium nitroprusside gives a violet colour with sulphide ions. The compound (formed in this test) is:

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Sulphide converts nitrosyl (NO) to NOS in nitroprusside's 5-cyanide complex.
Updated On: Jul 3, 2026
  • Na2[Fe(NO)(CNS)5]
  • H3[Fe(CN)6]
  • Na4[Fe(NOS)(CN)6]
  • Na4[Fe(NOS)(CN)5]
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Sodium nitroprusside is Na2[Fe(CN)5NO].
Step 2: S2- attacks the nitrosyl group directly, forming NOS ligand while 5 CN remain.
Step 3: This raises complex charge from 2- to 4-, needing 4 Na+.
\[\boxed{Na_4[Fe(NOS)(CN)_5]}\]
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