JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3ia068
50mL of 0.20MBa(NOX3)X2 is mixed with 50mL of 0.20MSr(NOX3)X2. Solid KX2CrOX4 is then added slowly (negligible volume change). Ksp(BaCrOX4)=1.2×10−10, Ksp(SrCrOX4)=3.6×10−5. What is [BaX2+] at the moment SrCrOX4 just begins to precipitate?
A3.3×10−7
B1.2×10−9
C6.7×10−7
D1.1×10−5
Answer: A
After mixing each cation is 0.10M. BaCrOX4 precipitates first. SrCrOX4 starts when [CrOX4X2−]=3.6×10−5/0.10=3.6×10−4M. Then [BaX2+]=1.2×10−10/(3.6×10−4)=3.3×10−7M.