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A solution contains each of , and . Dilute is added slowly (ignore volume change). Given : , , . State the order of precipitation and the concentration of iodide remaining when just begins to precipitate.

  1. A, , ;
  2. B, , ;
  3. C, , ;
  4. D, , ;

Answer: A

The needed to start each precipitate is : for AgI, for AgBr and for AgCl, so the order is I, Br, Cl. At the onset of AgCl, , so (and ).
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