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Colloidal solution is prepared by following reaction AgNO3 (excess )+KIAgI+KNO3. The most effective electrolyte in the coagulation of this colloidal solution is:

A
K4[Fe(CN)6]
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FeCl3
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MgSO4
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AlBr3
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Solution

The correct option is A K4[Fe(CN)6]
According to Hardy-Schulze Rule, the greater the valency of the flocculating ion added, the greater is its power to cause coagulation.
When KI solution is added to excess AgNO3 solution
AgNO3(aq)+KI(aq)AgI(s)+AgNO3(aq)
AgI gets precipitated.
The precipitated silver iodide adsorbs Ag+ions from the dispersion medium and positively charged colloidal sol is formed (AgI/Ag+).
So anion with greater valency will have greater power to cause coagulation.
Among the given electrolytes, K4[Fe(CN)6] have the higher valence anion [Fe(CN)6]4
Most effective electrolyte in coagulation of above solution is K4[Fe(CN)6].

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