Which ions can be separated using concentrated $NaOH$?

When a salt is treated with sodium hydroxide solution,it gives gas $X$. On passing gas $X$ through reagent $Y$,a brown-coloured precipitate is formed. $X$ and $Y$ respectively,are

During the qualitative analysis of a salt with cation $y^{2+}$,the addition of a reagent $(X)$ to an alkaline solution of the salt gives a bright red precipitate. The reagent $(X)$ and the cation $(y^{2+})$ present are respectively .... .

Conc. $HNO_3$ is added before proceeding to test for group $III$ members. This is to

Three different samples of a salt solution give the following test results: One sample gives a white precipitate with ammonia solution. One sample gives a white precipitate with dilute $NaCl$ solution. One sample gives a black precipitate with $H_2S$. Identify the salt.

In a solution containing $Hg^{2+}, Cd^{2+}, Sr^{2+}, Fe^{2+},$ and $Cu^{2+}$ ions in $0.3 \, M \, HCl$,which ions will precipitate upon the addition of $H_2S$?