Surface Chemistry - Result Question 16

####16. Which of the salt-solution is most effective for coagulation of arsenious sulphide?

(2019 Main, 9 Jan II)

(a) BaCl2

(c) Na3PO4

(b) AlCl3

(d) NaCl

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 16. (a,c)

Solution:

  1. Arsenious sulphide sol is a negative colloid, As2S3.(S2). So, it will be coagulated by the cation of an electrolyte.

According to the Hardy-Schulze rule, the higher the charge of the ion, the more effective it is in bringing about coagulation. Here, the cations available are Al3+ (from AlCl3 ), Ba2+ (from BaCl2 ) and Na+(from Na3PO4 and NaCl ). So, their power to coagulate As2S3. (S2) will follow the order as

Al3+>Ba2+>Na+



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