An aqueous solution of colourless metal sulphate M, gives a white ppt. with NH4OH. This was soluble in excess of NH4OH. On passing H2S through this solution a white ppt. is formed. The metal M in the salt is?
A
Ca
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B
Ba
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C
Al
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D
Zn
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Solution
The correct option is DZn The metal M in the salt is zinc. An aqueous solution of colourless zinc sulphate , gives a white ppt. of Zn(OH)2 with NH4OH. ZnSO4+2NH4OH→Zn(OH)2↓+(NH4)2SO4 This was soluble in excess of NH4OH to form ammonium zincate (NH4)2ZnO2. Zn(OH)2+2NH4OH→(NH4)2ZnO2+2H2O On passing H2S through this solution a white ppt. of ZnS is formed. (NH4)2ZnO2+H2S→ZnS↓+2NH4OH