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Question

Which one among the following pairs of ions cannot be separated by H2S in dilute hydrochloric acid ?

Options

A.Bi3+, Sn4+
B.Al3+, Hg2+
C.Zn2+, Cu2+
D.Ni2+, Cu2+

Solution

Both belong to same group i.e. IInd group and their KSP values are low ; so both are precipitated according to the following reactions.
2Bi3+ + 3S2- →  Bi2S3↓ (black).
Sn4+ + 2S2- →  SnS2 ↓ (yellow).

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