JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ie186
Solid AgNOX3 is added slowly to a solution that is 0.01M in both ClX− and IX−. Ksp: AgCl=1.8×10−10, AgI=8.3×10−17. When AgCl just starts to precipitate, [IX−] remaining in solution (in molL−1) is
A1.8×10−8M
B4.6×10−9M
C8.3×10−15M
D4.6×10−6M
Answer: B
AgCl starts when [AgX+]=1.8×10−10/0.01=1.8×10−8M. AgI has already been precipitating, so [IX−]=Ksp(AgI)/[AgX+]=8.3×10−17/1.8×10−8=4.6×10−9M.