COMEDK2012ChemistryIonic Equilibrium
On passing H ₂ ~S into a solution containing both Zn ²⁺ and Cu ²⁺ in acidic medium, only CuS gets precipitate(d) This is because
Options
- AK_ sp of CuS < K_ sp of ZnS
- BK_ sp of CuS =K_ sp of ZnS
- CK_ s p of CuS >K_ sp of ZnS
- DCuS is more stable than ZnS
Correct answer
A. K_ sp of CuS < K_ sp of ZnS
Step-by-step solution
On passing H ₂ ~S into a solution containing Zn ²⁺ and Cu ²⁺ ions, ZnS and CuS are formed. The solubility product of CuS is less than that of ZnS . CuS get precipitated.