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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