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Identify the cation present in the reaction

NaOH solution when added to solution (C) gives white precipitate which is insoluble in excess?


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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.


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