NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3ia056
Dilute AgNOX3 solution is added dropwise to a solution containing 0.01M each of ClX− and BrX−. Given Ksp(AgCl)=1.8×10−10 and Ksp(AgBr)=5.0×10−13. Which statement is correct?
ANeither precipitates until [AgX+] reaches 0.01M
BAgBr precipitates first, because it needs a much smaller [AgX+]
CBoth precipitate together, because the anion concentrations are equal
DAgCl precipitates first, because its Ksp is larger
Answer: B
Precipitation starts when [AgX+]=Ksp/[XX−]. For AgCl this is 1.8×10−8M and for AgBr it is 5.0×10−11M. The smaller requirement belongs to AgBr, so it precipitates first.