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 :
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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