NEET Chemistry Functional Group Tests MCQ Question
A salt solution is tested with dilute HCl but no white precipitate forms. What does this indicate about the presence of Group I cations in the solution?
Group I cations are absent.
Group I cations are present but not detectable.
The solution is too diluted.
The test was performed incorrectly.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The absence of a white precipitate when dilute HCl is added indicates that Group I cations are absent, as per the systematic qualitative analysis for cations.
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