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The solubility product, Ksp, for cobalt(III) hydroxide, Co(OH)3, is 1.6X104 at 25°C. What is the molar solubility of cobalt(I

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KOH is a strong base it dissociates completely

KOH-----> K+ + OH-

hence 0.077 M KOH will give 0.077 M OH-

but Co(OH)3 is a weak electrolyte and it dissociates as

Co(OH)3(s) = Co^3+(aq) + 3OH^-(aq)

s - -

- s 3s+0.077 (from common ion)

where s is the solubility of Co(OH)3

using the expression of Ksp = [Co^3+][OH^-]^3

Ksp = [s][3s+0.077]^3

1.6*10^-44 = [s][3s+0.077]^3

on solving

s = 3.5 *10^-41

(you can get this value by neglecting 3s in 3s+0.077 since due to common ion solubility is ver y very less)

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