Which of the following cations cannot be separated by passing \(H_2S\) through their solutions to which \(NH_4OH\) has been added?

(a) \(Ca^{2+}\) and \(Ni^{2+}\)
(b) \(Mg^{2+}\) and \(Mn^{2+}~\)
(c) \(Ni^{2+}\) and \(Mn^{2+}\)
(d) \(Co^{2+}\) and \(Zn^{2+}\)

1. (a), (b), (d)
2. (c) and (d) 
3. (a), (b), (c)
4. None of the above

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Consider the following sequence of tests:
\(M^{n+} ~+ HCl \rightarrow \) White precipitate \(\xrightarrow \Delta \) water soluble
The metal ion \((M^{n+})\)) can be:

1. \(Hg^{2+}\)
2. \(Ag^{+}\) 
3. \(Pb^{2+}\)
4. \(Sn^{2+}\)
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A white precipitate obtained in the analysis of a mixture becomes black on treatment with \(\mathrm{NH_4OH}.\) It may be:

1. \(\mathrm{PbCl_2}\)
2. \(\mathrm{AgCl}\)
3. \(\mathrm{HgCl_2}\)
4. \(\mathrm{Hg_2Cl_2}\)
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Which functional group gives a positive test with 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine (2,4-DNPH) reagent?

1. Alcohol (-OH)
2. Ketone (C=O)
3. Carboxylic acid (COOH)
4. Ester (RCOO-)
 
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What is formed when a carbonyl compound reacts with Tollens' reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate)?

1. White precipitate
2. Red coloration
3. Silver mirror
4. Blue solution
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Which reagent is used to distinguish between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?

1. Bromine water (Br2)
2. Silver nitrate (AgNO3)
3. Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
4. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4)
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What is the product formed when a ketone reacts with 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine (2,4-DNPH) reagent?

1. Orange/green precipitate
2. Silver mirror
3. White precipitate
4. Yellow/orange precipitate
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Which reagent from the options provided is capable of differentiating between aldehydes and ketones during salt analysis?
1. Lucas test
2. Bromine water
3. 2,4-DNP test
4. Schiff's reagent
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What is the purpose of the borax bead test?

1. To identify the presence of specific metallic ions
2. To determine the acidity of a solution
3. To test for the presence of organic compounds
4. To measure the concentration of a solute
 
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What is the role of borax (sodium borate) in the borax bead test?
1. It acts as a flux to facilitate the formation of a bead.
2. It acts as an indicator for pH changes.
3. It reacts with metal ions to form colored complexes.
4. It stabilizes the flame during heating.
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