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Conc. $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ is added before proceeding to test for group III members. This is to
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Options:
  • A Oxidise any remaining $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}$
  • B Convert ferrous ion into ferric ion
  • C Form nitrates which give granular ppts
  • D Increase ionisation of ammonium hydroxide
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Convert ferrous ion into ferric ion
$\mathrm{HNO}_3$ oxidises $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ to $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ otherwise $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ is not completely precipitated as hydroxide.

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