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QNEET-2019-Ch-776: NEET 2019 Chemistry - Class 11 NEET-2019-Ch-776 Solution: pH of a saturated solution of \(Ca(OH)_2\) is 9. The solubility …
pH of a saturated solution of is 9. The solubility product () of is:
Multiple Choice Options
- A 0.125 _ 10 �15
- B 0.5 _ 10 �10
- C 0.5 _ 10 �15
- D 0.25 _ 10 �10
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Ca(OH) 2 | _ | Ca +2 (aq) | + | 2OH - (aq)
S | 2S
pH = 9 ; pOH = 5 ; [OH � ] = 10 �5 = 2S
_ S = 10 _ 5 2
K sp = [Ca +2 ] [OH � ] 2
_ K sp = S _ (2S) 2
_ K sp = 4S 3
_ K sp = 4 _ ( 10 _ 5 2 ) 3 = 0.5 _ 10 �15