Analytical Chemistry Question 58

Question: $ H_2S $ will precipitate the sulphides of all the metals from the solution of chlorides of $ Cu,Zn $ and $ Cd, $ if

[MP PMT 1985]

Options:

A) The solution is aqueous

B) The solution is acidic

C) The solution is dilute acidic

D) Any of these solutions is present

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Due to common ion effect as $ HCl\ \to \ {H^{+}}\ +\ C{l^{-}} $ ; $ H_2S\ \to \ 2\ {H^{+}}+\ {S^{2-}} $ .