Q. An aqueous solution of potash alum gives

A) Two types of ions
B) Only one type of ion
C) Four types of ion
D) Three types of ions
Explanation

(d)
Potash alum is double salt. Its chemical composition is
$K_{2}SO_{4}.Al_{2}\left( SO_{4} \right)_{3}.24H_{2}O$
$K_{2}SO_{4}.Al_{2}\left( SO_{4} \right)_{3}.24H_{2}O \rightarrow 2K^{+} + 2Al^{3 +} + 4SO_{4}^{2 -} + 24H_{2}O$
$\therefore$ It gives three types of ions on dissociation
$\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ K^{+},Al^{3 +}$and $SO_{4}^{2 -}$

Dr. Abubacker
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