Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

J is a solution in water. When aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to J, a green precipitate forms. The mixture is then heated, but no gas is produced. Aluminium foil is added to the warmed mixture, and a gas is produced that changes damp red litmus paper blue. Which ions may be present in J?

  • A$\text{Fe}^{3+}$ and $\text{NH}_4^+$
  • B$\text{Fe}^{3+}$ and $\text{NO}_3^-$
  • C$\text{Fe}^{2+}$ and $\text{NH}_4^+$
  • D$\text{Fe}^{2+}$ and $\text{NO}_3^-$

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