Question:

The functional groups that are responsible for the ion-exchange property of cation and anion exchange resins, respectively, are :

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Cation exchangers carry acidic groups (H+ donors); anion exchangers carry basic amine groups.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(-\mathrm{SO_3H}\) and \(-\mathrm{NH_2}\)
  • \(-\mathrm{NH_2}\) and \(\mathrm{COOH}\)
  • \(-\mathrm{NH_2}\) and \(-\mathrm{SO_3H}\)
  • \(-\mathrm{SO_3H}\) and \(-\mathrm{COOH}\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

A cation exchange resin exchanges its H+ for metal cations (Ca2+, Mg2+); this needs an acidic group, mainly the sulphonic acid group, -SO3H.
An anion exchange resin exchanges OH- for anions such as Cl- and SO42-; it is a basic resin with amine groups (-NH2 / quaternary ammonium hydroxide).
Answer: (1) -SO3H and -NH2
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