Solution
Related Formula
Na₂S + Na₂[Fe(CN)₅NO] arrow Na₄[Fe(CN)₅NOS]
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Core Logic
Sulphide ion (S²⁻) undergoes a qualitative verification test when reacted with sodium nitroprusside. Sodium extract of the salt containing sulphide forms sodium sulphide (Na₂S).
When sodium nitroprusside solution is added to the sodium carbonate extract, the sulphide reacts to yield a deep violet/purple coloured complex called sodium thionitroprusside:
Na₂S + Na₂[Fe(CN)₅NO] arrow Na₄[Fe(CN)₅NOS]Step 1: Verification
This specific purple/violet reaction occurs exclusively for the identification of the Sulphide ion (S²⁻).
Pattern Recognition
Mnemonic: 'Nitroprusside turns purple for Sulphide'. This is a highly specific redox/substitution reaction of coordination complexes used inside analytical laboratory practices.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Practical Chemistry