Which of the following cations gives colourless (white) flame?
A
Calcium
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B
Magnesium
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C
Potassium
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D
Barium
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Solution
The correct option is A Magnesium Flame Test is an analytical test used to determine (or a hint) the presence of cation by taking the salt in Pt wire and dipping it into concentrated HCl and then holding it in a hot (non-luminous) Bunsen flame, the colour of respective ions appear.