Q6 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

A solution is 0.1M in Cl- and 0.001M in CrO42-.
Solid AgNO3 is gradually added to it Assuming that the addition does not change in volume and Ksp(AgCl)=1.7×10-10M2 and
KspAg2CrO4=1.9×10-12M3.

Select correct statement from the following:

  • A
    AgCl precipitates first because its Ksp is high.
  • B
    Ag2CrO4 precipitates first as its Ksp is low.
  • C
    Ag2CrO4 precipitates first because the amount of Ag+ needed is low.
  • Correct answer
    D
    AgCl will precipitate first as the amount of Ag+ needed to precipitate is low.

Solution

i Ag+ required to ppt AgCls

Ksp=IP=Ag+Cl-=1.7×10-10

Ag+=1.7×10-9

ii Ag+ required to ppt Ag2CrO4s

Ksp=IP=[Ag+]2CrO4-2=1.9×10-12

Ag+=4.3×10-5

Ag+ required to ppt AgCl is low so AgCl will ppt 1st.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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