Which gives blue color in borax bead test? a. Copper b. Cobalt c. Chromium d. None of these

Answer: Cobalt
Explanation

In the borax bead test, cobalt ions (Co²+) react with borax to form cobalt metaborate (Co(BO2)2), which produces a distinct blue color. 


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