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Experiment No. N

Analysis of Aluminum Acetate (Al³⁺CH₃COO⁻)

Aim

To determine the presence of anion and cation in the given salt

Preliminary Test

  • Odor: Vinegar-like
  • Texture: Crystalline
  • Color: White
  • Solubility: Soluble in water

Test of Anion

ExperimentObservationInference
Salt + Dilute H₂SO₄No reactionDilute H₂SO₄ group is absent
Salt + Conc. H₂SO₄Vapours with vinegar-like smell evolveCH₃COO⁻ may be present
Confirmatory Tests
Oxalic Acid Test
Take pinch of salt on palm and pinch of oxalic acid and 2-3 drops of water and make a paste		Strong vinegar-like smell is obtainedPresence of CH₃COO⁻ is confirmed
Ferric Chloride Test
Salt Solution + FeCl₃ solution		Reddish-brown ppt is obtainedPresence of CH₃COO⁻ is confirmed

Test of Cation

ExperimentObservationInference
Salt solution + NaOHNo reactionZero group cation is absent
Salt solution + Dil HClNo reactionFirst group cation is absent
Salt solution + Dil HCl + H₂S gas (N₂S chips)No reactionSecond group cation is absent
Salt solution + Dil HCl + NH₄Cl solid + NH₄OH solutionWhite gelatinous pptAl³⁺ may be present
Confirmatory Test
Blue Lake Test
Dissolve the white ppt in HCl + 2-3 drops of blue litmus + 2-3 drops of NH₄OH solution		Blue ppt floating in colorless solutionPresence of Al³⁺ is confirmed

Result

The given salt contains Al³⁺ ions as cation and CH₃COO⁻ ions as anion. The salt is Al³⁺CH₃COO⁻.

Precautions

  1. Handle the chemicals with care.
  2. Don't use excess of chemicals.
  3. Keep the mouth of the test tube away from the face.