In group V, (NH 4 ) 2 CO 3 is added to precipitate out carbonates. In place of (NH 4 ) 2…

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In group V, (NH4)2CO3 is added to precipitate out carbonates. In place of (NH4)2CO3, why Na2CO3 cannot be used because:
  1. CaCO3 is soluble in Na2CO3.
  2. MgCO3 will be precipitated.
  3. Double carbonates are precipitated.
  4. None of the above

Answer

(B) MgCO 3 will be precipitated.

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