Question
Chemistry Question on GROUP 2 ELEMENTS
The salt which responds to dilute and concentrated H2SO4 is
A
CaF2
B
Ba(NO3)2
C
Na2SO4
D
Na3PO4
Answer
Ba(NO3)2
Explanation
Solution
Ba(NO3)2 responds to both dilute and concentrated H2SO4 Ba(NO3)2+H2SO4( dil. )→BaSO4(s)↓+2H+2NO3−(aq) Ba(NO3)2+H2SO4 (Conc) →White ppt. ( Sparingly soluble salt)BaSO4?+2HNO3