JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3qa098
Silver nitrate solution is added dropwise to aqueous sodium thiosulphate. The precipitate changes from white to yellow to brown and finally to black. The final black substance and the acid formed in the same step (by hydrolysis) are respectively
AAg and SOX3
BAgX2S and HX2SOX4
CAgX2O and SOX2
DAgX2SOX4 and S
Answer: B
White AgX2SX2OX3 is unstable and hydrolyses: AgX2SX2OX3+HX2OAgX2S+HX2SOX4 (balanced). Black silver sulphide is the end product and sulphuric acid is formed.