Analytical Chemistry Question 111

Question: Which one of the following sulphides is only completely precipitated when the acidic solution is made dilute

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Options:

A) $ HgS $

B) $ PbS $

C) $ CdS $

D) $ CuS $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Sulphide having high ionic product are completely precipitated in acidic medium. $ CdS $ has maximum ionic product hence it is completely precipitated.