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The salt Zn(OH)2 is involved in the following two equilibria:
Zn(OH)2(s)Zn2+(aq)+2OH(aq); Ksp=1.2×1017
Zn(OH)2(s)+2OH(aq)[Zn(OH)4]2(aq); Kc=0.2
Calculate the pH of the solution at which solubility is minimum.

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a.Zn(OH)2(s)Zn+2+2OH

Ksp=[Zn+2][OH]2

b.Zn(OH)2+2OH[Zn(OH)2]2


Kf=[Zn(OH)4]2[OH2]

By coupling a and b

2Zn(OH)2(s)Zn2+(aq)+Zn(OH)24(aq)

Ksp×Kf=S×S

S=Ksp×Kf

2×1017×0.2=1.2×109M

Thustotalsolubilitywillbe

2S=2×1.2×109M=2.4×109M

The Solubility is minimum when

[Zn2+][OH]2=1.2×1017

1.2×109[OH]2=1.2×1017

[OH]=104M

POH=4

AsweknowthatpH+pOH=14

pH=144=10


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