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Question:

Which mixture of the solution will lead to the formation of negatively charged colloidal [AgI]I⁻sol?

50mL of 1M AgNO3 + 50mL of 1.5M KI

50mL of 2M AgNO3 + 50mL of 1.5M KI

50mL of 1M AgNO3 + 50mL of 2M KI

50mL of 0.1M AgNO3 + 50mL of 0.1M KI

Solution:

Correct option is C. 50mL of 1M AgNO3 + 50mL of 2M KI

Generally, the charge present on the colloid is due to the adsorption of a common ion from the dispersion medium. The millimoles of KI are maximum in option (C) (50 x 2 = 100), so it acts as the solvent and the anion I⁻ is adsorbed by the colloid AgI formed.

AgNO3 (D.P) + KI (D.M) (excess) → AgI (Negatively charged colloid) + KNO3