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QJEEM21Chab61: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Chab61 Solution: The functional groups that are responsible for the ion-exchange …

The functional groups that are responsible for the ion-exchange property of cation and anion exchange resins, respectively, are :

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  • A −SO3H and −NH2
  • B −NH2 and COOH
  • C −NH2 and −SO3H
  • D −SO3H and −COOH

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Cation exchange resins contain large organic a molecule with –SO3H group.

In the cation exchange process H+ exchanges for Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and other cations present in water.

While anion exchange resins contain –NH2 in form of –NH3+ OH– where OH– exchanges for anions like Cl–, HCO3–, SO4 2–, etc.

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