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Chemistry Ionic Equilibrium Statement Based Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Statement-1 : Solubility of AgCN in KCN(aq) is greater than in pure water.

Statement-2 : When AgCN dissolve in KCN(aq), complex ion [Ag(CN) 2 ] – formation takes place and solubility equilibrium of AgCN shifted in backward direction.

A
Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
B
Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is not correct explanation for statement-1.
C
Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
D
Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

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Due to complex formation, solubility of sparingly soluble salt increases because of solubility equilibrium shifting in forward direction.

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