JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ia060
A solution is 0.010M in both ClX− and CrOX4X2−. Solid AgNOX3 is added slowly without change in volume. Ksp(AgCl)=1.8×10−10, Ksp(AgX2CrOX4)=1.1×10−12. Which precipitate appears first and at what [AgX+]?
AAgX2CrOX4, at [AgX+]=1.1×10−10M
BAgX2CrOX4, at [AgX+]=1.0×10−5M
CAgCl, at [AgX+]=1.8×10−6M
DAgCl, at [AgX+]=1.8×10−8M
Answer: D
For AgCl: [AgX+]=1.8×10−10/0.010=1.8×10−8M. For AgX2CrOX4: [AgX+]=1.1×10−12/0.010=1.0×10−5M. The smaller value is for AgCl, so it precipitates first.