STANDARDChemistry-Ionic Equilibrium

STANDARD Chemistry Solubility Product MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

What is the pH at which Mg(OH)₂ begins to precipitate from a solution containing 0.1 M Mg²⁺ ions? [Kₛₚ for Mg(OH)₂ = 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹]

A

10

B

9

C

8

D

7

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The solubility product expression for Mg(OH)₂ is [Mg²⁺][OH⁻]² = 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹. Given [Mg²⁺] = 0.1 M, we find [OH⁻] = 10⁻⁵ M. The pOH is 5, so the pH is 9.

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