JEE Advanced 2007 Chemistry question

ChemistryPrinciples Related to Practical ChemistryJEE Advanced 2007

A solution of a metal ion when treated with KI gives a red precipitate which dissolves in excess KI to give a colourless solution. Moreover, the solution of metal ion on treatment with a solution of cobalt(II) thiocyanate gives rise to a deep blue crystalline precipitate. The metal ion is

Answer: (B)

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gives a scarlet-red precipitate of with KI, which dissolves in excess KI forming the colourless complex (Nessler's reagent base). With cobalt(II) thiocyanate it

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