The salts X(NO₃)₂and 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_spvalues: XCl₂, 1 × 10^-5YCl₂, 1 × 10^-10X(OH)₂, 1 × 10^-10Y(OH)₂, 1 × 10^-5 A) 1 M NaNO₃ B) 1 M HCl C) 1 M HNO₃ D) 1 M NaCl E) None of the above reagents will accomplish the precipitation.

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The Answer of The salts X(NO₃)₂and 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_spvalues: XCl₂, 1 × 10^-5YCl₂, 1 × 10^-10X(OH)₂, 1 × 10^-10Y(OH)₂, 1 × 10^-5 A) 1 M NaNO₃ B) 1 M HCl C) 1 M HNO₃ D) 1 M NaCl E) None of the above reagents will accomplish the precipitation.

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The Salts X(NO₃)₂and Y(NO₃)₂ (Where X⁺ and Y⁺ Are