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Grade 11Inorganic Chemistry

Among the electrolytes Na2SO4, CaCl2, Al2(SO4)3 and NH4Cl, the most effective coagulating agent for Sb2S3 sol is

(A) Na2SO4

(B) CaCl2

(C) Al2(SO4)3

(D) NH4Cl

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12 Years agoGrade 11
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12 Years ago
(C) As Sb2S3 is a negative sol, so, Al2(SO4)3 will be the most effective coagulant due to higher charge density on Al3+ in accordance with Hardy-Schulze rule. Order of effectiveness of cations: Al3+ > Ca++ > Na+ > NH4+