NEET Chemistry Functional Group Tests MCQ Question
A diagram shows a test tube containing a mixture of salt, solid sodium carbonate, and distilled water. After heating and filtering, a filtrate is obtained. What is the purpose of preparing this sodium carbonate extract?
To confirm the presence of carbonate ions.
To extract ions from an insoluble salt for testing.
To neutralize acidic anions present in the salt.
To remove impurities from the salt solution.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The sodium carbonate extract is prepared to extract anions from insoluble salts by converting them into soluble sodium salts, allowing for further testing.
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