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Certain inorganic salt, when introduced in flame, produces crimson red colour. It indicates the presence of:

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Strontium ion
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Calcium ion
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Barium ion
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Strontium ion
The energy of the flame is sufficient to excite the elements to higher energy level.Hence,the elements emit energy and come back to original energy levels.This emitted energy falls in the visible region.
strontium ion - crimson red
calcium ion - brick red
barium ion - pale green

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