Question
Why is sulphur estimated as $\mathrm{BaSO}_4$ and not as $\mathrm{MgSO}_4$​​​​​​​?

Answer

$\mathrm{BaSO}_4$ is insoluble in water whereas $\mathrm{MgSO}_4$ is soluble in water. Therefore, sulphur is converted into and then converted into white precipitate of $\mathrm{BaSO}_4$.

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