NTA Abhyas NEET2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice
Which of the following statements is not true about potash alum?
Options
- AIts empirical formula is K A l ( S O 4 ) 2 . 12 H 2 O
- BIts aqueous solution is basic in nature
- CIt is used in dyeing industry
- DOn heating, it melts in its water of crystallization
Correct answer
B. Its aqueous solution is basic in nature
Step-by-step solution
Here statement B is incorrect as its aqueous solution is acidic in nature, due to hydrolysis of A l 2 ( S O 4 ) 3 . However, K 2 S O 4 does not hydrolyse. Potash alum is K 2 S O 4 . A l 2 ( S O 4 ) 3 . 24 H 2 O which is used in dyeing industry and on heating, it melts in its water of crystallization.