Asked in HEC Phase II 2017 2017

Which compound will not give positive chromyl chloride test?

Correct answer: D. C4H9NH4+Cl-

  • A. CuCl2
  • B. ZnCl2
  • C. HgCl2
  • D. C4H9NH4+Cl-

Explanation

d) C4H9NH4+Cl- (Tetra-n-butylammonium chloride):Tetra-n-butylammonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt and does not contain a metal ion. Therefore, it will not react with chromyl chloride to produce the characteristic color. Hence, this compound will not give a positive chromyl chloride test.

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