Choose the correct tests with respective observations.
(A)
mathrmCuSO_4$\mathrm{CuSO}_4$ (acidified with acetic acid)
+$+$ mathrmK_4[mathrmFe(mathrmCN)_6] rightarrow$\mathrm{K}_4[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6] \rightarrow$ Chocolate brown precipitate.
(B)
mathrmFeCl_3 + mathrmK_4[mathrmFe(mathrmCN)_6] rightarrow$\mathrm{FeCl}_3 + \mathrm{K}_4[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6] \rightarrow$ Prussian blue precipitate.
(C)
mathrmZnCl_2 + mathrmK_4[mathrmFe(mathrmCN)_6]$\mathrm{ZnCl}_2 + \mathrm{K}_4[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6]$, neutralised with
mathrmNH_4mathrmOH rightarrow mathrmWhite$\mathrm{NH}_4\mathrm{OH} \rightarrow \mathrm{White}$ or bluish white precipitate.
(D)
mathrmMgCl_2 + mathrmK_4[mathrmFe(mathrmCN)_6] rightarrow mathrmBlue$\mathrm{MgCl}_2 + \mathrm{K}_4[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6] \rightarrow \mathrm{Blue}$ precipitate.
(E)
mathrmBaCl_2 + mathrmK_4[mathrmFe(mathrmCN)_6]$\mathrm{BaCl}_2 + \mathrm{K}_4[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6]$, neutralised with
mathrmNaOH rightarrow mathrmWhite$\mathrm{NaOH} \rightarrow \mathrm{White}$ precipitate.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
### Related Formula
Precipitation equations matching standard analytical profiles:
mathrm2Cu^2+ + [Fe(CN)_6]^4- rightarrow Cu_2[Fe(CN)_6] downarrow \ (Chocolate\ Brown)$\mathrm{2Cu^{2+} + [Fe(CN)_6]^{4-} \rightarrow Cu_2[Fe(CN)_6] \downarrow \ (Chocolate\ Brown)}$
mathrm4Fe^3+ + 3[Fe(CN)_6]^4- rightarrow Fe_4[Fe(CN)_6]_3 downarrow \ (Prussian\ Blue)$\mathrm{4Fe^{3+} + 3[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-} \rightarrow Fe_4[Fe(CN)_6]_3 \downarrow \ (Prussian\ Blue)}$
### Core Logic
Let's examine each analytical chemistry reaction step row-by-row:
* **Reaction (A)** produces mathrmCu_2[Fe(CN)_6]$\mathrm{Cu_2[Fe(CN)_6]}$, confirming a chocolate brown residue profile (Correct).
* **Reaction (B)** forms complex mathrmFe_4[Fe(CN)_6]_3$\mathrm{Fe_4[Fe(CN)_6]_3}$, yielding Prussian Blue coloration (Correct).
* **Reaction (C)** yields potassium zinc ferrocyanide matrix mathrmK_2Zn_3[Fe(CN)_6]_2$\mathrm{K_2Zn_3[Fe(CN)_6]_2}$, appearing as a white or bluish-white solid precipitate (Correct).
* **Reactions (D) & (E)** do not form the described colored precipitates with this reagent under regular analytical configurations.
### Step 1: Selection
Thus, only tests A, B, and C provide correct observations.
### Pattern Recognition
Potassium ferrocyanide mathrmK_4[Fe(CN)_6]$\mathrm{K_4[Fe(CN)_6]}$ is a vital reagent for identifying transition metal cations. Note the specific colors: Copper yields chocolate brown, Iron(III) gives Prussian blue, and Zinc forms a white solid.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: Practical Chemistry
Class 12 Chemistry: Coordination Compounds