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ChemistryIonic EquilibriumSolubility ProductEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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A solution which is10-3M each inMn2+,Fe2+,Zn2+andHg2+is treated with10-16M sulphide ion. IfKspofMnS, FeS, ZnS and HgS are10-13,10-18,10-24and10-53respectively. Which one will precipitate first?

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Answer:
C
Solution:

[S2-]needed for precipitation of
FeS=10-1810-3=10-15M
MnS=10-1310-3=10-10M
HgS=10-5310-3=10-50M
ZnS=10-2410-3=10-21M
Thus, minimum[S2-]is for HgS and so it will be precipitated first.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Ionic EquilibriumSubtopic:Solubility Product
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020

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