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Published on: August 13, 2026
and 
, two nearly insoluble salts, have the same K sp values of 
at room
temperature. Which statement would be true in regard to 
and 
?
A
The molar solubility of 
in water is less than that of 
.
in water is less than that of . B
The salts 
and 
are more soluble in 
than in pure water.
and are more soluble in than in pure water. C
The addition of the salt of 
to solution of 
and 
will have no effect on their solubilities.
to solution of and will have no effect on their solubilities. D
The molar solubilities of 
and 
in water are identical.
and in water are identical.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
For 
o s s
where, 
solubility and 
solubility product.
Similarly, for 
,
0 s 3s
Therefore, molar solubility of 
in water is less than that of 
.
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