BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2009

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    \[{{K}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\] cannot be prepared by Solvay-ammonia process because

    A)  \[{{K}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\] is fairly soluble in water

    B)  it has no water of crystallisation

    C)  \[KHC{{O}_{3}}\] is highly soluble in water

    D)  \[{{K}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\] decomposes in \[{{H}_{2}}O\])

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Solvay-ammonia process involves the formation of bicarbonate and bicarbonate of potassium, ie, \[KHC{{O}_{3}}\], is highly soluble in water. Thats why \[{{K}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\] cannot be prepared by Solvay-ammonia process.


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