JAMB Chemistry 2012 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following compounds will burn with a brick-red colour in a non-luminous Bunsen flame?

A. LiCl
B. NaCl
C. CaCl2Correct
D. MgCl2

Explanation

Calcium chloride (CaCl2) burns with a brick-red flame colour, characteristic of calcium ions.

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