In the Group analysis of cations, Ba 2+ \& Ca 2+ are precipitated respectively as

Chemistry · Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)

JEE Main 2026 — 24 January, Evening Shift — Question 59

In the Group analysis of cations, $\mathrm{Ba}^{2+} \& \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}$ are precipitated respectively as

Option A:
sulphide & sulphide
Option B:
hydroxide & carbonate
Option C:
carbonate & carbonate
Correct
Option D:
chromate & sulphide

Answer: C

Step-by-step solution

To identify $\mathrm{Ba}^{2+} \& \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}$

Reagent $\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}+\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}$ is used $\mathrm{BaCO}_{3}$ & $\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}$ are obtained as precipitates

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Exam: JEE Main 2026
Paper: 24 January, Evening Shift
Subject: Chemistry
Chapter: Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
Topic: Identifical of Cations (Group 4 to 6 and Zero)