Question

Which statement is not true with respect to nitrate ion test ? 

(A) A dark brown ring is formed at the junction of two solutions. 

(B) Ring is formed due to nitro ferrous sulphate complex. 

(C) The brown complex is [Fe(H₂O)₅ (NO)]SO₄. 

(D) Heating the nitrate salt with conc. H₂SO₄, light brown fumes are evolved.

Answer 1

Correct option is (B) Ring is formed due to nitro ferrous sulphate complex.

Ring is formed due to formation of nitroso ferrous sulphate.