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MHT CET · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry

Which among the following ionic species has least precipitating power?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{-2}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Mg}^{+2}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Al}^{+3}\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\)

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Lower the valency of the flocculating ion added, lower is its power to cause precipitation.