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The aqueous solution of potash alum [K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O] is acidic due to:

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hydrolysis of K+
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hydrolysis of Al3+
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hydrolysis of SO24
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presence of acid in its crystal as impurity
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Solution

The correct option is C hydrolysis of Al3+
Potash alum is KAl(SO4)2. In aqueous medium due to hydrolysis of Al3+, it is acidic than nature.
When Al3+ ions are solvated by water molecules their high pulled electron density towards them, making electron density between O-H in solvating water molecules become less. Protons are therefore more likely to be abstracted by water.

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