NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3ia058
AgNOX3 is added gradually to a solution that is 0.020M in ClX− (no volume change). With Ksp(AgCl)=1.8×10−10, at what [AgX+] does AgCl just begin to precipitate?
A1.3×10−5
B3.6×10−12
C1.8×10−8
D9.0×10−9
Answer: D
Precipitation starts when [AgX+][ClX−]=Ksp, so [AgX+]=1.8×10−10/0.020=9.0×10−9M.