JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ie183
Salt XA (1:1 type) has Ksp=2.5×10−11 and salt YBX2 has Ksp=3.2×10−14 at the same temperature. Which statement is correct?
AYBX2 is more soluble than XA even though its Ksp is smaller
BXA is more soluble because its Ksp is larger
CBoth have equal solubility because both are sparingly soluble
DXA is more soluble since s=Ksp1/3 for both salts
Answer: A
For XA, s=Ksp=5.0×10−6M. For YBX2, s=(Ksp/4)1/3=2.0×10−5M. Salts of different stoichiometry cannot be compared by Ksp alone; here YBX2 is more soluble.