JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3ia163
The following concern AgCl (Ksp=1.8×10−10) and [Ag(NHX3)X2]X+ (Kf=1.6×107). Take the solubility in 0.10MNHX3 as 4.8×10−3M and in water as 1.3×10−5M. Which statements are correct?
AThe solubility in 0.10MNHX3 is more than 300 times that in water.
BIn the saturated ammoniacal solution, [AgX+] is about 4×10−8M, far below its value in water.
CIn the saturated ammoniacal solution, [AgX+] exceeds 10−6M.
DAdding dilute HNOX3 to the clear ammoniacal solution can re-precipitate AgCl.
Answer: A, B, D
Ratio =4.85e−03/1.34e−05=361. In the ammoniacal solution [AgX+]=Ksp/[ClX−]=3.7×10−8M (vs 1.3×10−5M in water), so it is not above 10−6. Acid protonates NHX3 to NHX4X+, the complex dissociates and AgCl precipitates again.