Q52 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 1) · Chemistry

HCl was passed through a solution of CaCl2, MgCl2 and NaCl. Which of the following compound(s) crystallise(s)?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Only NaCl
  • B
    Only MgCl2
  • C
    NaCl,MgCl2 and CaCl2
  • D
    Both MgCl2 and CaCl2

Solution

When HCl is passed thorugh the mixture Cl- ion concentration increases. Hence ionic product Na+Cl-
becomes more than solubility product. So NaCl will precipitate out.
Filtrate →HCl gas passed  pure NaCl precipitation (common ion effect)

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

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