What is the maximum pH of a 0.1M Mg2+, the solution from which Mg (OH)2 will not be precipitated?
[Ksp=1.2×10−11]
The correct option is D. 9.04
The expression for the solubility product is given below:
Ksp=[Mg+2][OH−]2
Ksp=([Mg2+][OH−]2K_{sp} = (\left [ Mg^{2+} \right ]\left [OH^- \right ]^2
Therefore
[Mg2+][OH−]2=1.2×10−11
Substituting values in the above expression, we get
1.2×1011=0.10×[OH−]2
[OH−]2=1.2×10−10
[OH−]2=√1.2×10−10=1.09×10−5\
pOH=−log[OH−]=−log[1.09×10−5]=4.96
pH=14−pOH=14−4.96=9.04
1.2×1011=0.10×[OH−]21.2\times10^{11}=0.10\times\left[OH^-\right]^2