Sodium nitroprusside when added to an alkaline solution of sulphide ions produces a colouration which is:
A
red
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B
blue
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C
brown
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D
purple
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Solution
The correct option is A purple Sodium nitroprusside when added to an alkaline solution of sulphide ion produces purple colouration due to the formation of sodium thionitroprusside complex which is purple in colour.