Nitrite (NO−2) interferes in the 'ring-test' of nitrate (NO−3). Some of the following reagents can be used for the removal of nitrite which are : I: NH4Cl II: (NH2)2CS(thiourea) III: NH2SO3H(sulphamic acid) IV: Sulphanilic acid Correct choice is :
A
I, II
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B
I, II, IV
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C
I, II, III, IV
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D
I, III, IV
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Solution
The correct option is C I, II, III, IV Following reagents can be used for the removal of nitrite. I: NH4Cl NaNO2+NH4Cl→NaCl+NH4NO2 NH4NO2heat−−→N2↑+2H2O II: (NH2)2CS (thiourea) 2NaNO2+H2SO4→Na2SO4+2HNO2 2HNO2+SO(NH2)2→SO2+N2+3H2O III: NH2SO3H (sulphamic acid)