RAJASTHAN PMT Rajasthan - PMT Solved Paper-2004

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    The nature of the solution of potash alum is:

    A)  acidic                                   

    B)  basic

    C)  neutral               

    D)         amphoteric

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The solution of potash alum is acidic as sulphuric acid (obtained by hydrolysis is strong acid while \[Al{{(OH)}_{3}}\] is a weak base. \[{{K}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}.A{{l}_{2}}{{(S{{O}_{4}})}_{3}}.24{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow{{{H}_{2}}O}2{{K}^{+}}\]                                 \[+3A{{l}^{3+}}+4SO_{4}^{2-}+24{{H}_{2}}O\]


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