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A solution contains 0.01 M Zn2+ and 0.01 M Cu2+ ions. It is saturated by passing H2S gas in the solution. The S2 ion concentration is 9.2×1022 M . The solubility products of ZnS and CuS are 3×1022 and 8×1036 respectively.Which of the following is true ?

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ZnS will precipitate
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Both ZnS and CuS will precipitate
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CuS will precipitate
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Solution

The correct option is C CuS will precipitate
[CuS]=[Cu+2[S2]=0.01×9.2×1022=9.2×1024>Ksp

[ZnS]=[Zn+2][S2]=0.01×1022×9.2=9.2×1024<Ksp

So only CuS will precipitate in solution.

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