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JEE Main 2020Surface Chemistry Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Morning Slot

Question

As per Hardy-Schulze formulation, the flocculation values of the following for ferric hydroxide sol are in the order :

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Correct answer
BK3[Fe(CN)6] < K2CrO4 < KBr = KNO3 = AlCl3

Step-by-step explanation

Since, Fe(OH)3 is positively charged sol, hence, anionic charge will flocculate.

As per Hardy Schulze rules coagulation power of anion follows the order :

Fe(CN)63– CrO42– Cl = Br = NO3

Higher the coagulation power lower will be its flocculation value therefore order will be :

Fe(CN)63– CrO42– Cl = Br = NO3

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