Identify the inorganic sulphides that are yellow in colour : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (D) and (E) only
- (A) and (B) only
- (A), (D) and (E) only
- (A) and (C) only
Answer
(1) (D) and (E) only
Solution
Colours of the sulphides (salt analysis, group II):
(A) (NH4)2S: colourless (its solution only turns yellowish on standing, as yellow ammonium polysulphide forms).
(B) PbS: black.
(C) CuS: black.
(D) As2S3: yellow.
(E) As2S5: yellow.
Yellow sulphides: (D) and (E).
Answer: (1)