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JEE Main 2020Ionic Equilibrium Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Evening Slot

Question

If the solubility product of AB2 is 3.20 10–11 M3, then the solubility of AB2 in pure water is _____ 10–4 mol L–1.
[Assuming that neither kind of ion reacts with water]

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Correct answer
2

Step-by-step explanation

AB2 A2+(aq) + 2B-(aq)
s 2s


Ksp = 4s3 = 3.2 × 10–11

s3 = 8 × 10–12

s = 2 × 10–4

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