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ChemistryJEE Main 28 Jan 2026, Shift 1·Q12·MCQ·Easy

Practical / Qualitative Analysis · Nitrite ion test

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Griess–Ilosvay test is used for the detection of nitrite ion, which involves the use of sulphanilic acid and α\alpha-naphthylamine reagent.

Statement II: In the above test, sulphanilic acid is diazotized by the acidified nitrite ion, which on further coupling with α\alpha-naphthylamine forms an azo-dye.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. (1)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  2. (2)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  3. (3)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. (4)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
We corrected a printing error in the original paper

Source printed “Griss–Ilosvay test”.

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