alleryWarm dilute H2SO4 on a salt releases a gas smelling of rotten eggs. Which anion is present?
ANitrite
BSulphide
CSulphite
DCarbonate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Sulphide
Sulphides react with warm dilute sulphuric acid to release hydrogen sulphide, which smells like rotten eggs.
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