Identify the cation present in the reaction
NaOH solution when added to solution (C) gives white precipitate which is insoluble in excess?
When Sodium hydroxide(NaOH) reacts with Calcium nitrate(Solution C) , then a double displacement reaction takes place , Sodium nitrate(NaNO3) and Calcium hydroxide(Ca(OH)2) is formed out of which Calcium hydroxide precipitates down as white precipitate which is insoluble in excess of Sodium hydroxide solution.
2NaOH(aq) + Ca(NO3)2 (aq) ⇢ Ca(OH)2 ⇣ + 2NaNO3 (aq)
The cation present is Ca2+ ion.