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The P-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12011128

Identify the correct order of solubility in aqueous medium

  • CuS> ZnS> Na2S

  • ZnS > Na2S> CuS

  • Na2S> CuS> ZnS

  • Na2S> ZnS> CuS

Solution

D.

Na2S> ZnS> CuS

Ionic compounds are more soluble in water or in an aqueous medium.
Ionic character straight alpha Size of cation (if cation is same)
The order os size of cation is
Na+> Zn2+>Cu2+
therefore,
The order of ionic character and hence, of solubility in water is as

Na2S > ZnS> CuS