Anion Detection Methods
Learn the qualitative analysis techniques for detecting common anions using dilute acids and their characteristic gas evolution.
Why this shows up in the exam
Practical chemistry and qualitative analysis are frequently tested in NEET and JEE.
How NEET tests this
Practise it
These are real questions from past NEET papers that test this exact idea.
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Solid salt treated with dil. H2SO4) A. Effervescence of colourless gas B. Gas with smell of rotten egg C. Gas with pungent smell D. Brown fumes List-II (Anion detected) I. NO2- II. CO32- III. S2- IV. SO32- Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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