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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 22. d & f Block

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When a metal rod \(M\) is dipped into an aqueous colourless concentrated solution of compound \(\mathrm{N}\), the solution turns light blue. Addition of aqueous \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) to the blue solution gives a white precipitate \(\mathrm{O}\). Addition of aqueous \(\mathrm{NH}_3\) dissolves \(\mathrm{O}\) and gives an intense blue solution.
Question:
The metal \(\operatorname{rod} M\) is

  1. A \(\mathrm{Fe}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Cu}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Ni}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Co}\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{Cu}\)

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Appearance of blue colour on addition of the metal rod \(M\) to the solution of \(N\) is an indication that metal may be \(\mathrm{Cu}\). Later formation of white precipitate on addition of \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) and dissolution of this precipitate in aqueous ammonia confirm that while preipitate is of \(\mathrm{AgCl}\). This implies that the solution \(N\) is of \(\mathrm{AgNO}_3\). This confirm that the metal \(M\) is only \(\mathrm{Cu}\).
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