Explain why? In detail.
Q.2. Which of the following is most effective in coagulating negatively charged hydrated ferric oxide sol ?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Ans.
The higher the valency of the coagulating ion, greater the coagulating power of the ion, since the hydrated ferric oxide sol is negatively charged sol, so the positive ion will coagulate the sol. So, out the given electrolytes Al3+ in AlCl3 have the highest magnitude of positive charge. The correct option is (iii).