An aqueous solution contains following ions Hg2+2,Hg2+,Pb2+ and Cd2+. On adding H which of these will precipitate?
A
Hg2Cl2
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B
PbCl2
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C
Hg2Cl2 and PbCl2
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D
HgCl2 and PbCl2
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Solution
The correct option is DHg2Cl2 and PbCl2 Hg2+2 and Pb2+ have been placed in I group of basic radicals as their Ksp are less than the II group ions(Hg2+,Cd2+). Hence, only these will precipitate.