Formation of a green edged flame on igni...

Formation of a green edged flame on igniting the vapours evolved by heating an inorganic salt with a few mL of ethyl alcohol and conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` indicates the presence of :

A

tartarate

B

oxalate

C

borate

D

acetate

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The correct Answer is:

C

It is the correct answer. Ethyl borate is formed in the reactions. Its vapours burn with a green edged flame.

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