The compound formed in the borax-bead test of Cu2+ ion in oxidizing flame is:
A
Cu
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B
CuBO2
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C
Cu(BO2)2
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is ACu(BO2)2 The compound formed in the borax-bead test of Cu2+ ion in oxidizing flame is Cu(BO2)2. It gives green colour in hot oxidizing flame and blue colour in cold oxidizing flame.