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When forming barium sulfate from copper sulfate, 6M HCL is added in order to A. prevent...

When forming barium sulfate from copper sulfate, 6M HCL is added in order to

A.

prevent Ba(OH)2 from forming

B.

increase the size of the Ba(OH)2 crystals

C.

lower the pH

D.

A and B

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Answer #1

Barium hydroxide is a weak base and as soon as it appears, it is neutralised by 6M HCl which is a strong acid. Otherwise, Ba(OH)2 being insoluble in water, will also precipitate. To prevent this you add 6M HCl.

So, first option is correct.

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