Which metal gives blue ash when its salt is heated with Na2CO3 solid and Co(NO3)2 on a charcoal piece?
A
Cu
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B
Mg
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C
Al
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D
Zn
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Solution
The correct option is AAl Option (C) is correct. Al gives blue ash when its salt is heated with Na2CO3 solid and Co(NO3)2 on a charcoal piece, forming CoAlO2 which is blue. Follow cobalt nitrate-charcoal test.