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Which of the following statements regarding the Hardy-Schulze rule for the coagulation of a negatively charged sol is correct?

  1. A.Coagulating power increases with the valency of the cation
  2. B.Coagulating power increases with the valency of the anion
  3. C.Coagulating power is independent of the valency of the ions
  4. D.Coagulating power decreases with the valency of the cation
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Correct answer: ACoagulating power increases with the valency of the cation

Solution

  1. The Hardy-Schulze rule states that the ion causing coagulation must have a charge opposite to the sol.
  2. For a negatively charged sol, the coagulating ions are cations.
  3. The coagulating power increases significantly with the increase in the valency of the effective ion.
  4. Therefore, higher valency cations are more effective at coagulating a negative sol.
  5. Hence the answer is (A).

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