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A solution which has 10−3 M each of Mn2+,Fe2+,Zn2+ and Hg2+ is treated with 10−16 M sulphide ion. If Ksp of MnS, FeS, ZnSand HgS are 10−15, 10−23, 10−20 and 10−54 respectively, which one will precipitate first?


A

FeS

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MgS

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HgS

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D

ZnS

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Solution

The correct option is C

HgS


Since the solubility of HgS is the least among the given options,so, it will get saturated first and will start precipitating.


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