JEE Main 2019 Chemistry question

ChemistryPrinciples Related to Practical ChemistryJEE Main 2019

An organic compound 'A' is oxidized with NaO followed by boiling with HNO. The resultant solution is then treated with ammonium molybdate to yield a yellow precipitate. Based on above observation, the element present in the given compound is:

Answer: (B)

Solution

Phosphate gives yellow ammonium phosphomolybdate.

Question ID VK-010152