Which one of the following electrolytes is most effective for the coagulation of Fe(OH)3 sol?
A
NaCl
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B
Na2SO4
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C
Na3PO4
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D
As2S3
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Solution
The correct option is DNa3PO4 Fe(OH)3 is a positively charged sol. According to Hardy-Schulze rule, greater the charge on an oppositely charged ion of the electrolyte added, more effectively it is in bringing about the coagulation.
Hence, Na3PO4 (containing PO3−4 ions) is more effective.