Chemistry-Functional Group Tests

NEET Chemistry Functional Group Tests MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

In the qualitative analysis of cations, which of the following reactions can be used to confirm the presence of Pb2+ ions by forming a soluble complex in hot NaOH solution?

A

PbCrO4 + 4NaOH → Na2[Pb(OH)4] + Na2CrO4

B

PbSO4 + 2NaOH → Na2SO4 + Pb(OH)2

C

PbI2 + NaOH → No reaction

D

PbCl2 + 2NaOH → 2NaCl + Pb(OH)2

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The yellow precipitate of lead chromate (PbCrO4) is soluble in hot NaOH, forming sodium tetrahydroxoplumbate (II), as described in NCERT context.

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