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What is the molar solubility of iron(III) hydroxide (Ksp = 2.5 x 10-39) in water at 25
Fe(OH)3
Fe3+ + 3OH -
Let s be the molar solubility of Fe(OH)3 in mol/L
1 mole of Fe(OH)3 produces 1 mole of Fe3+ and 3 moles of OH -
Then [ Fe3+ ] = s
[OH - ] = 3s
Solubility product constant , KSP = [ Fe3+ ] [OH - ] 3
= s x (3s)3
= 27 s 4
s = 9.8x10 -11 mol/L
Therefore option (a) is correct