JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3ie214
AgNOX3 is added gradually to a solution containing 0.010M each of ClX−, BrX− and IX−. Ksp: AgCl=1.8×10−10, AgBr=5.0×10−13, AgI=8.0×10−17. Choose the correct statement(s).
AAgI is the first to precipitate
BAgCl begins to precipitate at [AgX+]=1.8×10−10M
CWhen AgBr just begins to precipitate, [IX−] left is 1.6×10−6M
DAgBr precipitates before AgI
Answer: A, C
The salt needing the least [AgX+] precipitates first: AgI (8.0×10−15M), then AgBr (5.0×10−11M), then AgCl (1.8×10−8M, not 1.8×10−10). At [AgX+]=5.0×10−11M, [IX−]=1.6×10−6M.