Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The salt of which of these metals is likely to produce a "LILAC" dolor-ed flamed in the Bunsen Burner

  1. Copper

  2. Magnesium

  3. Potassium

  4. Lead

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Potassium salts produce a characteristic lilac flame in flame tests due to the excitation of potassium electrons. This color is distinctive and helps identify potassium compounds in chemical analysis.