JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3sc214
Four sols are available: P (AsX2SX3), Q (Fe(OH)X3), R (gold) and S (Al(OH)X3). Which of the following pairs, when mixed in suitable proportions, show mutual coagulation?
AP and Q
BR and S
CP and R
DQ and S
Answer: A, B
AsX2SX3 and gold sols are negative, while Fe(OH)X3 and Al(OH)X3 sols are positive. Mutual coagulation needs oppositely charged sols, giving P+Q and R+S. P+R are both negative and Q+S both positive, so there is no mutual coagulation.