Q16 / 60 · JEE Advanced 2009 (Paper 1) · Chemistry

Paragraph: p-amino-N, N-dimethylaniline is added to a strongly acidic solution of $X$. The resulting solution is treated with a few drops of aqueous solution of $Y$ to yield blue colouration due to the formation of methylene blue. Treatment of the aqueous solution of $Y$ with the reagent potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) leads to the formation of an intense blue precipitate. The precipitate dissolves an excess addition of the reagent. Similarly, treatment of the solution of $Y$ with the solution of potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) leads to a brown colouration due to the formation of $Z$.Question: The compound $X$, is

  • A
    $\mathrm{NaNO}_3$
  • B
    $\mathrm{NaCl}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{~S}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

Relevant Questions