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Dilute solution is added dropwise to a solution containing each of and . Given and . Which statement is correct?

  1. ANeither precipitates until reaches
  2. B precipitates first, because it needs a much smaller
  3. CBoth precipitate together, because the anion concentrations are equal
  4. D precipitates first, because its is larger

Answer: B

Precipitation starts when . For this is and for it is . The smaller requirement belongs to , so it precipitates first.
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