Question
Question: The K<sub>sp</sub> of Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> is 1 × 10<sup>–12</sup>. 0.01 M Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> will pre...
The Ksp of Mg(OH)2 is 1 × 10–12. 0.01 M Mg(OH)2 will precipitate at the limiting pH –
A
3
B
9
C
5
D
8
Answer
9
Explanation
Solution
[Mg2+] [OH–]2 = 10–12
0.01 × [OH–]2 = 10–12
[OH–] = 10–5 M
\ [H+] = 10–9 M and pH = – log [10–9] = 9