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Chemistry Question on Qualitative Analysis

Why only As3+ gets precipitated as As2S3 and not Zn2+ as ZnS when H2S passed through an acidic solution containing As3+ and Zn2+ ?

A

Solubility product of As2S3 is less than that of ZnS

B

Enough As3+ are present in acidic medium

C

Zinc salt does not ionize in acidc medium

D

Solubility product changes in presence an acid

Answer

Solubility product changes in presence an acid

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): Solubility product changes in presence an acid.