Analytical Chemistry Question 85

Question: An aqueous solution contains the ions as $ Hg_2^{2+}, $ $ H{g^{2+}}, $ $ P{b^{2+}}, $ and $ C{d^{2+}} $ . The addition of dilute $ HCl( 6N ) $ precipitates

[IIT 1995]

Options:

A) $ Hg_2Cl_2 $ only

B) $ PbCl_2 $ only

C) $ PbCl_2 $ and $ HgCl_2 $

D) $ Hg_2Cl_2 $ and $ PbCl_2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

As they have low $ K _{sp} $ value.