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An aqueous solution of potash alum gives...

An aqueous solution of potash alum gives

A

Two types of ions

B

Only one type of ion

C

Four type of ions

D

Three types of ions

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D
Potash alum is a mixed salt of `K_(2)SO_(4)` and `Al_(2)(SO_(4))_(3)` and on dissolving , it gives all three ion `Al^(3+),K^(+)` and `SO_(4)^(2-)` of which it is made.
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