Q4 / 220 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Solid Ba(NO3)2 is gradually dissolved in a 1.0×10-4 M Na2CO3 solution. At what concentration of Ba2+ will a precipitate begin to form? Ksp for BaCO3=5.1×10-9

  • Correct answer
    A
    5.1×10-5 M
  • B
    8.1×10-8 M
  • C
    8.1×10-7 M
  • D
    4.1×10-5 M

Solution

Ba NO 3 2 + Na 2 CO 3 → BaCO 3 +2 NaNO 3
Here CO3-2=Na2CO3=10-4 M
Ksp=Ba+2CO3-2=5.1×10-9
Ba2+10-4=5.1×10-9
Ba2+=5.1×10-5 M
At this value of Ba2+=5.1×10-5 M precipitation just starts.

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

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