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Critical Thinking Analytical
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A chemistry student trying to detect the metallic ion in a salt, makes a paste on a clean platinum wire loop of the salt with concentrated \[HCl\]. When he takes a small amount of this paste and keeps it in a non-luminous Bunsen flame, the colour of the flame changes to grassy green. He should, therefore, conclude that the metal is [Manipal MEE 1995]
A)Barium
B)Calcium
C)Potassium
D)Strontium
Correct Answer:
A
Solution :
'Ba' gives characteristic green flame in Bunsen burner.