Na(2)CO(3) cannot be used in place of (N...

`Na_(2)CO_(3)` cannot be used in place of `(NH_(4))_(2)CO_(3)` for the precipitation of group V because

A

Na interferes in the detection of group V

B

Concentration of `CO_3^(2-)` is very low

C

`Na^+` will react with acid radicals

D

`Mg^(2+)` will precipitate as `MgCO_3`, if present in the mixture

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The correct Answer is:

D

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