Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
Which of the following is not true about...

Which of the following is not true about potash alum

A

Its empirical formula is `KAl(SO_(4))_(2).12H_(2)O`

B

Its aqueous solution is basic

C

It is used in dyeing industries

D

On heating it melts in its water of crystallization

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
B

Potash alum: `K_(2)SO_(4).Al_(2)(SO_(4))_(3).24H_(2)O`
Empirical formula : `Kal(SO_(4))_(2).12H_(2)O`
Its aqueous solution is acidic due to cationic hydrolysis
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS (BORON AND CARBON FAMILY)

    ERRORLESS|Exercise NCERT Based Questions (Carbon Family)|60 Videos
  • THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS (BORON AND CARBON FAMILY)

    ERRORLESS|Exercise Past Yeat Questions|32 Videos
  • STRUCTURE OF ATOM

    ERRORLESS|Exercise Assertion & Reason|16 Videos
  • THE S-BLOCK ELEMENTS

    ERRORLESS|Exercise Assertion & Reason|10 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which of the following is not true about asthma ?

Which of the following is true about prions

Which of the following is not true about helium ?