A coloured solution known to contain two metal ions, was treated with excess cold sodium hydroxide solution. When filtered a whitish solid, slowly changing to brown, was retained on the filter paper and a colourless solution collected as the filtrate. Dropwise addition of hydrochloric acid to the filtrate produced a white ppt. which dissolved in excess acid. Treatment of the residue on filter paper with a solution of strong oxidiser produced a reddish-violet solution. Indicate any pairs of ions:
(1) Zn2+ and Mn2+ ions
(2) Mg2+ and Zn2+ ions
(3) Mn2+ and Mg2+ ions
(4) Fe2+ and Zn2+ ions