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A solution is found to contain [Cl]=1.5×101M;[Br]=5.0×104M;[CrO24]=1.9×102M
A solution of AgNO3 (100% dissociated) is added to the above solution drop by drop. Which silver salt will precipitate first?
Given: Ksp(AgCl)=1.5×1010,Ksp(AgBr)=5.0×1013, Ksp(AgCrO4)=1.9×1012

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AgCl
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AgBr
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C
Ag2CrO4
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D
AgCl and AgBr together
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Solution

The correct option is C AgCl and AgBr together
According to given data, [Ag+] needed for precipitation of
AgCl=1.5×10101.5×101=109M
AgBr=5×10135×104=109M
Ag2CrO4=(1.9×10121.9×102)1/2=105M
So AgCl and AgBr will start precipitating together.

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