The salts X(NO₃)₂ and Y(NO₃)₂ (where X⁺ and Y⁺ are metal ions) are dissolved in water to give a solution which is 0.1 M in each of them. Using the K_sp values listed below, decide which aqueous reagent, if any, will definitely precipitate X⁺ before precipitating Y⁺ from solution. Given K_sp values: XCl₂, 1 * 10¯⁵; YCl₂, 1 * 10¯¹⁰; X(OH)₂, 1 *10¯¹⁰; Y(OH)₂, 1 * 10¯⁵ A) 1 M NaNO₃ B) 1 M HCl C) 1 M HNO₃ D) 1 M NaCl E) None of these reagents will accomplish the precipitation.

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The Answer of The salts X(NO₃)₂ and Y(NO₃)₂ (where X⁺ and Y⁺ are metal ions) are dissolved in water to give a solution which is 0.1 M in each of them. Using the K_sp values listed below, decide which aqueous reagent, if any, will definitely precipitate X⁺ before precipitating Y⁺ from solution. Given K_sp values: XCl₂, 1 * 10¯⁵; YCl₂, 1 * 10¯¹⁰; X(OH)₂, 1 *10¯¹⁰; Y(OH)₂, 1 * 10¯⁵ A) 1 M NaNO₃ B) 1 M HCl C) 1 M HNO₃ D) 1 M NaCl E) None of these reagents will accomplish the precipitation.

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