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Published on: August 12, 2026
An acidic solution contains 
, and 
. If 
is passed through the
solution, the precipitate will contain
A
CuS and ZnS
B
PbS and ZnS
C
CuS and PbS
D
and ZnS
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
When 
is passed in acidic solution, the ionization of 
is suppressed because of the
common ions furnished by the strong acid. The conc. of 
ion is not sufficient for the precipitation of 
as ZnS. Only 
and 
are precipitated because their solubility products are less.
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