JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2024 - 5th April Evening Shift - No. 4)

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : On passing $$\mathrm{HCl}_{(\mathrm{g})}$$ through a saturated solution of $$\mathrm{BaCl}_2$$, at room temperature white turbidity appears.

Statement II : When $$\mathrm{HCl}$$ gas is passed through a saturated solution of $$\mathrm{NaCl}$$, sodium chloride is precipitated due to common ion effect.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Explanation

To determine the correctness of the statements, we'll analyze each one individually by applying principles of solubility, common ion effect, and chemical equilibria.


Statement I:

On passing $\mathrm{HCl}_{(g)}$ through a saturated solution of $\mathrm{BaCl}_2$ at room temperature, white turbidity appears.

Analysis:

Dissolution of HCl Gas:

When $\mathrm{HCl}_{(g)}$ is bubbled through water, it dissolves and dissociates completely:

$ \mathrm{HCl}_{(aq)} \rightarrow \mathrm{H}^+_{(aq)} + \mathrm{Cl}^-_{(aq)} $

This increases the concentration of $\mathrm{Cl}^-$ ions in the solution.

Effect on BaCl₂ Solubility:

The solubility equilibrium of $\mathrm{BaCl}_2$ in water is:

$ \mathrm{BaCl}_2 \leftrightarrow \mathrm{Ba}^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2\mathrm{Cl}^-_{(aq)} $

Adding more $\mathrm{Cl}^-$ shifts the equilibrium to the left (Le Chatelier's Principle), causing $\mathrm{BaCl}_2$ to precipitate.

The precipitation of $\mathrm{BaCl}_2$ manifests as a white turbidity.

Conclusion:

Statement I is correct.


Statement II:

When $\mathrm{HCl}$ gas is passed through a saturated solution of $\mathrm{NaCl}$, sodium chloride is precipitated due to common ion effect.

Analysis:

Dissolution of HCl Gas:

Similar to before, $\mathrm{HCl}$ increases $\mathrm{Cl}^-$ ion concentration.

Effect on NaCl Solubility:

The solubility equilibrium of $\mathrm{NaCl}$ is:

$ \mathrm{NaCl} \leftrightarrow \mathrm{Na}^+_{(aq)} + \mathrm{Cl}^-_{(aq)} $

However, $\mathrm{NaCl}$ is highly soluble in water, and its solubility is not significantly affected by the common ion effect from $\mathrm{Cl}^-$.

The solubility product ($K_{sp}$) of $\mathrm{NaCl}$ is large, and the addition of $\mathrm{Cl}^-$ ions does not cause $\mathrm{NaCl}$ to precipitate under normal conditions.

No precipitation occurs; the solution remains clear.

Conclusion:

Statement II is incorrect.


Final Answer:

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

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