Sodium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide are used in analytical chemistry for identifying __ radicals.

acidic

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

basic

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

neutral

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

ionic

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B basic
Alkalis are important laboratory reagents. Most commonly used alkalis are sodium hydroxide (a strong alkali) and ammonium hydroxide (a weak alkali). Both these alkalis give characteristic tests to identify various basic radicals (cations).

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Sodium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide are used in analytical chemistry for identifying __ [acidic/basic] radicals.

Both sodium and ammonium hydroxide are used in analytical chemistry for identifying __[cations/anions] of salts.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program