Q.

The solubility of AgCN in a buffer solution of pH=3 is x. The value of x is:

[Assume: No cyano complex is formed:Ksp(AgCN)=22×10-16and Ka(HCN)=6.2×10-10

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a

2.2×10-16

b

1.6×10-6

c

0.625×10-6

d

1.9×10-5

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

 Let us assume solubility of AgCN is M in a buffer of pH=3

AgCN(s)Ag+(s)+CN-(s)

[Ag]+=a,[HCN]=a

For weak HCN,

Ksp =H+CN-[HCN] 

6.2×10-10 =10-3CN-a 

CN-  =6.2×10-7×a

For AgCN

Ksp  =Ag+CN- 

2.2×10-16 =a×6.2×10-10×a 

a2  =2.2×10-166.2×10-10 

a2  =3.55×10-10 

a  =1.88×10-5 

 =1.9×10-5

Therefore, the correct option is (B).

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