BITSAT2020ChemistryIonic EquilibriumActual
A solution of NH ₄ Cl and NH ₃ has pH =8.0 . Which of the following hydroxides may be precipitated when this solution is mixed with equal volume of 0.2 M of metal ion.
Options
- ABa ( OH )₂ ( ~K _ sp =1.1 10⁻⁴ )
- BMg ( OH )₂ ( ~K _ sp =3.5 10⁻⁴ )
- CFe ( OH )₂ ( ~K _ sp =8.1 10⁻¹⁶ )
- DCa ( OH )₂ ( ~K _ sp =2.1 10⁻⁵ ) ).
Correct answer
C. Fe ( OH )₂ ( ~K _ sp =8.1 10⁻¹⁶ )
Step-by-step solution
pH =8, pOH =6 ; [ OH ⁻ ]=10⁻⁶ M Ionic product of Fe ( OH )₂=0.2 (1 10⁻⁶ )²=2 10⁻¹³> K _ sp (=8.1 10⁻¹⁶ )