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HCl was passed through a solution of CaCl, MgCl and NaCl. Which of the following compound(s) crystallise(s)?
Only NaCl
Only MgCl
NaCl, MgCl and CaCl
Both MgCl and CaCl
To solve this problem, we need to understand the solubility and crystallization behavior of the salts in the presence of HCl.When HCl is passed through a solution containing CaClMgCl and NaCl the solubility of these salts is affected by the common ion effect.⢠NaCl:The solubility of NaCl is relatively low compared to the other chlorides.When HCl is added, the concentration of Cl ions increases, which decreases the solubility of NaCl due to the common ion effect.Thus, NaCl is likely to crystallize out of the solution.⢠MgClMgCl is more soluble in water than NaCl. However, the addition of HCl increases the Cl ion concentration, which can also lead to a decrease in the solubility of MgClHowever, it is less likely to crystallize compared to NaCl.⢠CaClCaCl is highly soluble in water, and the addition of HCl does not significantly affect its solubility.Therefore, it is unlikely to crystallize out of the solution.Based on the above analysis, the most likely compound to crystallize is NaCl.Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1: Only NaCl.
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