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Question

Which reagent can be used to identify nickel ion.

A

Resorcinol

B

Dimethyl glyoxime [DMG]

C

Diphenyl benzidine

D

Potassium ferrocyanide

Answer

Dimethyl glyoxime $DMG$

Explanation

Solution

$Ni$ reacts with dimethylglyoxime to give red ppt. of nickel-dimethyl glyoxime complex.