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JEE Main 2020Ionic Equilibrium Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot

Question

The solubility product of Cr(OH)3 at 298 K is 6.0 × 10–31. The concentration of hydroxide ions in a saturated solution of Cr(OH)3 will be :

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Correct answer
C(18 × 10–31)1/4

Step-by-step explanation

Cr(OH)3 Cr+3 + 3OH-
S 3S


Ksp = [Cr3+] [OH ]3

6 × 10–31 = S × (3S)3

6 × 10–31 = 27 S4

S =

As [OH] = 3S

=

= (18 × 10–31)1/4 M

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