Question

An inoraganic compound 'A' gives a brick red flame on performing flame test. The

compound gives the following tests also.

(a) It smells of chlorine when placed in moist air.

(b) If KI and CH3COOH are added to the suspension of the compound in water, a violet

colour is noticed. Identify the compound 'A' and write the equations for the tests (a) and

(b)​

Answer 1

Answer:

An inoraganic compound 'A' gives a brick red flame on performing flame test. The compound gives the following tests also. <br> (a) It smells of chlorine when placed in moist air. <br> (b) If KI and

are added to the suspension of the compound in water, a violet colour is noticed. Identify the compound 'A' and write the equations for the tests (a) and (b).